Monetary policy
12 angry members: why dissent is growing on the FOMC
Hardening views on wisdom of further cuts mean committee’s next meeting is unlikely to be harmonious
Alexandre Tombini on LatAm resilience and growth amid uncertainty
The BIS Americas head speaks about the impact of the US tariffs, building resilience amid uncertainty and fostering inclusion through digital payments
Rise of NBFIs suggests gradualism is best policy – BIS bulletin
Institutions’ uncertain effects on transmission warrant flexibility from central banks, says study
BoJ to tighten policy if economic projections hold, says Ueda
Governor says economy increasingly likely to realise bank’s baseline projections
Hedge funds cut BoJ bets after torrid year in yen rates
Dealers see lighter positioning after shock October election saw more than $300m of losses, compounding April’s pain
BoJ board member says rate hikes should continue
Noguchi calls for cautious approach to ensure inflation target is met
Climate and fragmentation are key risks, say deputy governors
Officials from EMEs in Africa and Americas outline concerns at Autumn Meetings
ECB in no hurry with new structural operations – Välimäki
Portfolio will first need to be reduced ‘considerably’, says bank's alternate board member
‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair
Acting chair Rodger Finlay steps into position permanently ahead of new governor taking office
South Korea holds policy as expected
Economists expect decision to mark end of easing cycle
Nigeria holds rates at 27% despite easing inflation
Governor says exit from FATF grey list and outlook upgrade will boost capital inflows
BoT seeks more oversight of gold trade to prevent baht volatility
Vitai says bank is working to boost supervision of institutions and dealers involved in precious metal
South Africa cuts by 25bp, citing lower prices ahead
Sarb brings policy rate to 6.75% in first decision since government lowered inflation target
BIS paper explores how central bankers’ lives shape policy
Officials who have experienced high inflation tend to be more hawkish, researcher finds
BoJ governor reaffirms preference for rate hikes
Ueda says policy normalisation should continue amid near-zero output gap and tight labour conditions
Experts see Japan’s PM having limited impact on BoJ independence
Takaichi’s hints on policy direction have precedent in Abenomics, former bank officials say
Indonesia holds rates, with analysts expecting December cut
Central bank says decision will maintain stability of rupiah and strengthen policy transmission
Iceland makes 25bp cut amid mortgage market turmoil
Decision comes after court ruling forces lenders to tighten terms of home loans on offer
BoE’s Pill focused on ‘nominal momentum’ in UK economy
Chief economist says inflation dynamics seem to have changed, but there is a lot of noise in the data
Ueda outlines BoJ policy in first meeting with new PM
Governor says monetary policy will guide inflation smoothly towards 2% inflation target
BoE paper highlights ‘cost-of-carry’ channel of monetary policy
High inventory levels can boost transmission, authors say