Monetary policy
Bank of Mexico raises rates on high inflation and policy uncertainty
The governing board increased the policy rate by 25 basis points to 8.25%
Book notes: Keeping at it, by Paul Volcker with Christine Harper
Volcker, a man who has made history, delivers a fascinating memoir, providing insights into the key lessons learned during his decades of public service, writes Jean-Claude Trichet
Riksbank implements first rate hike since 2011
Split executive board reduces inflation forecasts for 2019 and 2020
Indonesia holds rates on solid growth and stronger rupiah
Higher rates through 2018 have attracted capital and helped keep inflation on target
BoE warns Brexit uncertainties have ‘intensified’ as rates stay on hold
Brexit “weighing” on UK markets; committee votes unanimously to keep rates on hold
Fed goes ahead with fourth hike of 2018
Policy-makers vote for hike despite volatility, but dovish language suggests growing caution
Bank of Thailand increases rates for first time since 2011
Monetary policy committee lifts main policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.75%
Fed’s communications may outweigh rate changes – Bundesbank paper
Researchers look at impact of Fed announcements and policy changes from 1994 to 2008
Hélène Rey offers advice on achieving monetary ‘emancipation’
Authorities may have to consider capital controls to break free from global financial forces, economist says
Mozambique resumes cutting cycle on lower inflation
Prices continue to fall within single digits, but concerns around public debt leave central bank on high alert
Brazil to provide more information on policy decisions from 2019
Central bank holds key Selic rate at 6.5% on volatile financial markets and stable inflation
Fed presidents weigh in on December rate decision
Incoming data and recent speeches point to slightly more dovish outlook
Fragility of forex market stays SNB’s hand
Central bank maintains Libor rate target and negative policy rate
Book notes: Macroprudential policy and practice, edited by Paul Mizen, Margarita Rubio and Philip Turner
An important overview of the current state of thinking about macro-prudential policy, but uncertainties remain about the current allocation of financial stability responsibilities
Philippines central bank rewarded for aggressive policy action
Soaring inflation slows amid aggressive rate hikes and easing oil prices
RBNZ launches climate change strategy
New Zealand joins international group of central banks aiming to meet Paris agreement goals
Lower oil prices and stronger lira send Turkey and Argentina diverging
In 2019, analysts expect inflation to drop sharply in Argentina and to bounce back in Turkey
EME central banks can counter the next downturn
Philip Turner urges central banks to consider a broad range of actions to tackle volatility stemming from currency mismatches
Kohn ‘deeply’ worried Fed might not have support to fight next crisis
Former Fed official discusses political implications of financial crisis after documentary screening
Iceland keeps rates unchanged despite above-target inflation
Rate-setters see higher inflation expectations as a short-term phenomenon
Tunisia keeps rates unchanged on stable inflation
External imbalances remain the main challenge for the North African economy
Kuroda defends BoJ’s asset purchases
Central bank could face problems when it unloads ETFs, former senior official warns
Falling offshore borrowing has helped shield Australia – RBA official
RBA’s monetary policy has not followed Fed’s normalisation
Bahrain launches new repo instrument to foster interbank lending
Move comes after IMF directors back government’s attempt to diversify oil-based economy