Macroeconomics
Economics departments use multiple coding languages
More than half of central banks use five or more coding languages and tools
Indonesia unexpectedly holds, thereby ending tightening spree
Economists see room for BI to keep rates at their current level as rupiah depreciation pressures ease
Everything you always wanted to know about money (but were afraid to ask)
Rupal Patel and Jack Leslie, authors of ‘Money: the inside story’, speak about how central banks can improve their comms – and credibility – by tackling popular misconceptions about how finance works
Serbia holds rates for 22nd consecutive month
Central bank says it is continuing to pursue cautious monetary policy
Romania and Poland continue to hold rates
Central banks exercise caution as inflation and geopolitical risk cloud outlook
Data-driven approach needed to assess impact of AI – Lane
ECB board member sets out multiple unknowns as technology reshapes macroeconomic landscape
Thailand holds with an eye on GDP
BoT says impact of Iran war less severe than expected but growth still ‘low and uneven’
‘Glory days’ of central banking may be behind us – Goodhart
Former BoE MPC member warns central banks will struggle to combat inflation given fiscal pressures
Philippines and Indonesia tighten by 25bp
BSP says inflation ‘strong’ as BI’s focus remains on rupiah
Jim Bullard on Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC and Fed independence
The Federal Reserve veteran speaks with Christopher Jeffery about Iran and the US economy, the ‘good' AI bubble, cutting the Fed’s balance sheet and staff, and the need to clarify swap rules and recapitalise the regional Feds
Indonesia surprises with 50bp hike
Bank predicts Fed tightening in 2027 as it continues to battle rupiah weakness
AI might raise r* due to wealth effects – Goolsbee
Impact on natural rate depends on whether productivity growth comes as surprise, says Chicago Fed president
RBNZ rate setters ‘encouraged’ to share views under new charter
New Zealand central bank to publish attributed vote records after policy meetings
Gourinchas to step down as IMF chief economist
Research department head is returning to academia
Thailand holds policy as expected
BoT says Middle East conflict has had direct impact on domestic growth
BSP tightens to fight inflation caused by Middle East conflict
Governor says easing cycle is over as bank forecasts price rises of 6.1% this year and 4.1% in 2027
Indonesia holds policy as rupiah stabilisation efforts continue
BI says impact of Middle East conflict continues to affect currency’s value
Economic security requires alliances, not autarky – panel
Former RBA policy-maker says countries outside US need strong trade links in uncertain times
Dirk Niepelt on the political economy of CBDCs
The BoE CBDC adviser discusses the social role of a retail digital currency versus commercial bank money and favours a remunerated approach
Central banks in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan hold rates
Taiwan tilts hawkish, Hong Kong follows Fed and China expected to ease by 10bp this year
Indonesia holds rates and adjusts FX rules to stabilise rupiah
BI says Middle East conflict provides greater reason for fiscal-monetary policy co-ordination