Monetary policy
Australian central bank may cut rates again – governor
Looser policy may be needed to lower unemployment and boost income, Philip Lowe says
Weidmann accepts OMT as ministers discuss Draghi succession
Bundesbank president withdraws his opposition to OMT programme unveiled by Mario Draghi in 2012
Mozambique slashes rates to 13.25%
Inflation is falling, but IMF warns that after-effects of cyclones could push prices back up
Fed opens door to future rate cut
Policy-makers adopt dovish tone, but choose not to cut yet
Canada not looking to change exchange regime in 2021 review – Schembri
Deputy governor highlights benefits to economy since adopting regime
Draghi becomes latest target of Trump’s ire
Dovish comments at ECB conference draw accusation of manipulation from US president
RBA signals new rate cut ‘more likely than not’
Labour market will be key factor in any future easing of monetary policy
El Salvador appoints new central bank chief
Seasoned civil servant Carlos Federico Paredes appointed by new political outsider president
Bolsonaro intrudes into Brazil’s economic institutions
President forces head of Brazilian Development Bank to resign; central bank denies existence of monetary union plans
CBRT cuts rates for primary dealers
New liquidity facility designed to contribute towards financial market deepening, central bank says
Review calls on IMF to deepen monetary expertise
Independent report says IMF broadly made the right calls on risks around unconventional policy, but shortage of expertise leaves fund behind the curve
BCRA president admits inflation still too high
Outlook requires continued ultra-tight monetary policy, says central bank president
Next Bank of Jamaica governor chosen
Businessman and financier Richard Byles to take over on August 19
Putting modern monetary theory to the test
Sayuri Shirai asks whether MMT might hold the solution to Japan’s stagnation
IMF welcomes Tunisia’s tougher monetary policy
Further rate increases might still be warranted this year, say executive directors
South Korean governor lays ground for rate cut
Rate cut seems more appealing to the BoK amid worsening trade war
Trump claims Fed is giving China the upper hand
Chinese president “can do whatever he wants”, Trump complains
BoE officials say central bank still on course for a hike
Rate hikes still most likely course of action, but Brexit could drastically alter outlook; strong labour market data strengthens case for tighter policy
Global imbalances require ‘carefully calibrated’ policies – IMF
Report comes as G20 leaders warn about imbalances concentrated in advanced economies
Draghi strikes downbeat note as ECB extends policy rate hold
ECB president expresses concern over eurozone manufacturing and global tensions
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
Dominican Republic announces easing measure
It is necessary to react to “unstable” global economy, governor Héctor Valdez Albizu says
Fed stands ready to act, says Powell
Federal Reserve will “act as appropriate” to sustain growth amid uncertainty from trade negotiations, says chairman
Narrow bank TNB hits back at Fed regulatory proposal
Fed overreaching by attempting to rewrite its chartering authority, TNB says; investment firm DE Shaw also reveals intentions to launch a narrow bank