Macroeconomics
Hong Kong raises rate and Taiwan holds
Decisions come a day after Fed’s 50bp rate cut
FOMC initiates rate cutting with 50bp reduction
Experts say Fed’s credibility is not on the line, but Powell remains under significant pressure
BoT governor calls for new growth model for Thailand
Sethaput advocates stronger focus on local development and quality of life
Central banks should examine demographics – Finnish governor
Rehn says sharp decrease in hours worked and increased immigration may not continue
Covid led to shift in cross-border payment flows – Brazilian study
Pandemic resulted in changes across sectors, instruments and types of economy
Timor-Leste to set up central bank institute with IFC
Project aims to strengthen capabilities in financial services and private sector more broadly
Bailey highlights key challenges to central banking orthodoxy
BoE governor says focus on financial stability remains key during “Covid-Ukraine era”
Bank of Korea holds policy rate
MPC members open to cutting rates in next three months, despite concerns over rising home prices
US and China bolster collaboration on financial stability
PBoC and Treasury strengthen communication channels for managing periods of stress
Medium-term US inflation expectations hit record low
However, expert says infrastructure projects could push prices to higher-than-expected levels
New Zealand cuts policy rate for first time in four years
RBNZ cites easing inflation and weakening economic activity
EMEs’ rising reserves increase global volatility – NBER study
Emerging economies’ accumulation of foreign assets has depressed global interest rate
Grocery inflation caused by wages and raw goods prices – Fed study
Research comes as FTC launches inquiry into alleged price gouging by US retailers
US Helocs rise after years of decline – research
Study by Kansas City Fed warns balances are outsized compared with debt consolidation
NY Fed study documents widespread manufacturing slowdown
Firms of all sizes in industries across US are affected, according to research
Bank of Thailand announces measures to ease household debt
Central bank extends easier repayment rules for card users and persistent debtors
US productivity may fuel interest rate divergence and dollar strength – Fed study
Business dynamism and financing conditions may explain lack of spillover into other advanced economies
RBNZ explores new ways to monitor financial stability
Researchers model based on news sentiment and NPLs in latest research
Innovate to tackle challenges, says BoT deputy governor
Mallikamas outlines ways to deal with economic and geopolitical uncertainties
Eddie Yue reappointed as head of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Chief executive says HKMA will promote stability amid “complex” economic and geopolitical environment
PBoC unexpectedly cuts key interest rate
MLF rate’s 20bp reduction is largest decrease since 2020
Acting US comptroller warns of threats to stability
Hsu defends preemption, federal oversight and increasing regulation for large banks
State-supplied firms in Belgium are less profitable – study
Research by central bank shows financially troubled firms sustained by government orders
US unemployment or inflation will worsen if vacancies do not fall – study
Research says “last mile” in tackling inflation will depend on developments in labour market