Interest rates
BoJ weighs further stimulus as tax hike bites
But central bank may be reluctant to add more stimulus while tax hike effects are uncertain
There are better ways to solve China trade dispute – Atlanta Fed economist
It is “underappreciated” that the Chinese currency is devalued, Tao Zha says
Chances of US recession ‘notably increased’, FOMC members say
Fed rate-setters worried by trade and political uncertainty and weaker manufacturing, minutes show
Fed opts for asset purchases as liquidity solution
Central bank chooses not to address possible plumbing issues – at least for now
IMF chief sends strong warning on trade in first speech
US-China trade war could cost global economy the GDP equivalent of Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva warns
Bank of Uganda implements 100bp rate cut
Rate setters think below-target inflation offers opportunity to support economic growth
Minneapolis Fed president calls for more cuts
Kashkari says cuts would support the economy, but he is unsure how low rates needs to go
Bank of Israel holds rate in divided policy meeting
Central bank willing to cut rates in future to boost below-target inflation
Borio and co-authors attack concept of natural interest rate
BIS paper sets out a model in which “monetary policy hysteresis” can do lasting damage to the economy
BSP’s Diokno on forward guidance and cutting reserves
The Central Bank of the Philippines governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery and Alice Shen about fintech, efforts to wean Asia off the US dollar, and why he wants to cut policy and reserve requirement rates
RBI cuts rate amid ongoing banking sector concerns
Governor says central bank will re-examine regulation of co-operative banks
Fed can now keep rates on hold, senior official says
Recent cuts have provided greater assurance Fed will hit inflation target, Charles Evans says
Māori business principles support stability, says RBNZ’s Orr
Collectively-owned businesses are more stable, but many struggle to access capital, governor says
RBI weighs reforms to liquidity framework
Report recommends retaining the corridor system and simplifying operations
Financial plumbing might be ‘rusty or clogged’ – Philadelphia Fed president
Patrick Harker calls for review of the US’s money market plumbing
Demand wanes for NY Fed repo operations
Term repo was undersubscribed today and overnight repo saw lower demand
Bank of Mexico makes further rate cut
In August, the central bank made it first rate cut for five years
Fed has a risk management problem – Richmond Fed president
“The economy is giving us conflicting signals,” Tom Barkin says
Regional Fed presidents differ starkly over US economy
Boston Fed president warns of easing risk creates risks, but St Louis Fed chief says manufacturing is in recession
Economists propose solutions to Fed’s liquidity problem
New York Fed prepares for sustained series of interventions in coming weeks
Costa Rica cuts rates for fourth time since March
Central bank adds to wave of more accommodative policy stances around the world
Rate round-up: Fed triggers further global easing
Fed cut prompts flurry of action, with many central banks hinting at a more dovish stance
Brazil cuts main rate to new record low
Policy-makers cite subdued inflation as they move rates down a further 50 basis points
Argentina sharply raises key rate floor to tackle rising inflation
Political uncertainty has boosted inflation since mid-August