Monetary policy
ECB should cut rates earlier, says BdF governor
French government has failed to reform since 2015, Villeroy de Galhau says
Long-term inflationary pressure set to rise, research finds
Changed environment makes central banks’ task harder, Kenneth Rogoff and other researchers say
A new climate of change
Central banks are warming up to address climate risks just as US interest cools
Chile cuts monetary policy interest rate to 6.5%
Unanimous decision comes in wake of economic upturn
Two Fed governors say there is no need for rapid rate cuts
Cook and Waller call for caution but welcome some labour market developments
RBA to shift to “ample reserves” operational framework
New approach will be simpler to operate and reduce market volatility risk, assistant governor Kent says
Dallas Fed analysis explains puzzle of strong US economy
Authors say US has enjoyed favourable supply-side conditions that others missed out on
Rates round-up: Hungary and Moldova cut rates
Sweden holds rates but lowers inflation forecast
Polish MPs move to bring Glapiński before tribunal
Government continues efforts to oust NBP governor despite major legal hurdles
Policy round-up: Switzerland and Czech Republic cut rates
Norges Bank holds rates in face of uncertainty
RBNZ should focus on fewer labour market indicators – paper
Researcher proposes using ‘high-quality’ indicators to monitor inflationary pressure
Banxico cuts rates by 25bp
Mexican central bank says risks are tilted to the upside
Central Bank of Brazil cuts rate by 50bp
Copom says it expects to do the same at its next meeting in May
BoE holds policy rate as MPC flags persistent inflation
Headline price rises forecast to drop below 2% within months, but wage growth remains high
Taiwanese central bank unexpectedly raises rates
Rate-setters warn of potential rise in inflationary expectations amid stronger growth
Monetary policy should account for energy shocks, says study
Energy price hikes may cause spiral of higher unemployment and lower spending, paper says
South Africa reappoints Kganyago and top executives
Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo as central bank’s deputy governor
FOMC holds rates again
Experts say Federal Reserve faces difficult choices despite easing inflation
Bank Indonesia holds rate
Governor pledges continued interventions to support rupiah amid low inflation
PBoC keeps benchmark rates unchanged
Markets expected decision to hold one-year and five-year loan prime rates
Chinese authorities reshuffle monetary policy committee
Four new members include securities regulator, PBoC deputy governor and two academics
Pakistan holds rates despite high inflation
MPC says country needs continuing tight policy, fiscal discipline and foreign financing
Central Banking Awards 2024: third group of winners revealed
Climate model wins economics award; DNB, Fed and Central Bank of Kenya also recognised
BoJ ends negative interest rate policy
Japanese central bank also scraps yield curve control policy and ends ETF purchases