Interest rates
CNB hikes in bid to tame inflation
Strong growth is boosting salaries and consumption in the Czech Republic
Indonesia launches new overnight benchmark rate
New rate replaces the quotation-based model with one based on transactions
BoE updates estimate of equilibrium interest rates
Latest data shows demographic factors have weighed heavily on real interest rates
BoE lifts rates despite signs of a global weakening
MPC votes unanimously to raise rates to 0.75%
Fed keeps rates unchanged but points to strong economic activity
FOMC says it expects to implement gradual increases in federal funds rate
A mere tweak or a step toward normalisation?
Sayuri Shirai says the BoJ has controlled market expectations while still opening the door to normalisation
Stricter forex regulations in Central Africa needed to shore up reserves – IMF
Central bank must be ready to tighten monetary policy should reserves remain below target
Open economies less affected by low rates due to ageing populations – IMF
Older societies are prone to save more and consume less, which reduces inflationary pressures
Kenya’s central bank cuts rates in bid to boost economic output
Growth remains strong, but economic output was below potential, Njoroge says
BoJ unveils more flexible monetary policy framework
No rate change until at least 2019, the BoJ says in new forward guidance
Switzerland’s Jordan on extraordinary monetary policy and sovereign money
The Swiss National Bank governor speaks about currency intervention, negative rates, sovereign money and the diversification of reserves
Swedish growth surprise could herald Riksbank hike
Swedish economy expanded above forecasts, boosted by consumption, inventories and exports
Venezuela will give oil reserves to central bank and slash zeroes from currency
Central bank will have control of basin with 29 billion barrels of oil, president says
Bank of England poised for hike despite weak data
Economists still expect a raise in interest rates when the MPC meets next week
BoJ may tweak policy at next meeting – local media
Speculation comes as Japanese central bank intervenes in bond market for first time since February
Flattening yield curve opens questions about nine-year US expansion
Officials and market observers disagree about information conveyed by bond yields
Lira plunges as Turkish rates stay on hold
Central bank inactive despite spiralling inflation and looming debt crisis
G20 warns against protectionism
Finance ministers and central bankers commit to support economy with fiscal and monetary tools
Philippines considers boosting central bank capital
Central bank announces big rise in Q1 income
US expansion set to continue despite trade disputes – Powell
Protectionism may still negatively affect economy, Fed chair concedes
Forecasting yield curve inversion is hard – Cleveland Fed research
Inversions may be a “harbinger of recession” but seeing them coming is difficult, says economist
Monetarist perspective affects normalisation forecasts – Chicago Fed paper
Incorporating money demand into projections affects forecasts of remittances and money multiplier
US tariffs pose risk to Canada’s rate path – IMF
Bank of Canada should be prepared to cut rates if growth falters
IMF demands reinforced inflation targeting in Argentina
A new central bank charter should reinforce independence, fund says