Monetary policy
Fed makes ‘technical adjustment’ to monetary policy
The move does not signal a change in policy stance, Powell says
DR Congo slashes rates to 9% from 14%
Central bank hopes period of relative stability will endure
IMF researchers present guide to enabling negative interest rates
Exchange rate between cash and bank reserves is the “best approach”, researchers say
Argentina abandons free float as peso crisis continues
Central bank says it will now intervene, even within “non-intervention” band; action seems to have stabilised peso for now
Former Argentine governor dismisses stabilisation plan
Martin Redrado says monetary base targeting is unsustainable and insufficient to tame inflation
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
Sluggish investment was key factor in weak post-crisis recovery – IMF research
Output losses affected countries regardless of whether they had suffered a banking crisis
Understanding the Fed’s proposed reserves tool
The FOMC hinted at a tool for cutting reserves demand at its last meeting – the question is, why?
Argentine peso plummets as political risk rises
Rising inflation and recession increase popularity of former president Cristina Kirchner
Ukraine embarks on easing cycle
Falling inflation allows National Bank of Ukraine to launch first rate cut in new easing cycle; forecasts depend on implementing IMF reforms
Canada’s Poloz says policy-makers ‘preoccupied’ with growth slowdown
Central bank expects weakness to be temporary, but cuts more hawkish wording
CBRT spooks markets by dropping tightening wording
Lira falls as central bank takes rate hike off the table
Riksbank surprises observers with fresh QE and dovish message
Swedish central bank extends QE programme and delays next rate hike
Trump administration remains committed to Moore nomination
Candidate’s many controversies are not yet enough to derail his Fed nomination; Greenspan shares insights from governor appointments during his term
BoJ vows to continue ‘powerful’ easing for longer
Central bank promises low rates will last longer, and unveils raft of other measures
RBNZ faces communication challenges in new policy framework
Some observers think new monetary policy committee may add confusion, but Orr appears to be focusing on broader topics
Bank of Jamaica should reduce forex ‘footprint’ – IMF
“Further rate cuts” also necessary, the fund says
A dangerous moment for the Reserve Bank of India
The RBI’s high-profile skirmishes with India’s populist government in 2018 threatened the central bank’s mission. Central bankers worldwide should take note
Motivations and prospects for central bank digital currency
Sayuri Shirai surveys the many forces driving increased interest in CBDC, and its flip side – changing cash dynamics
The IFF China Report 2019: The Belt and Road Initiative
Over the past five years, China has invested more than $70 billion in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, of which there are now in excess of 100. Leading Chinese and international policy-makers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section…
The Belt and Road Initiative 2019 Survey – A new driver for globalisation?
The second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Survey of 28 central banks reveals that they view the BRI as a major driver of globalisation, with a high percentage of respondents expecting the initiative to provide a significant boost to GDP. So far,…
China’s Q1 GDP beats expectations on surging industrial production
But the recovery may not prove durable, economists warn
‘They could do nothing’: insights into political interference at the Fed
Interviews with former Fed chiefs reveal what it is like to be chair when politicians want their way
Fed should target inflation range – Boston president
Policy is similar to price level and inflation averaging targets, but is easier to explain, Rosengren says