Monetary policy
Eurozone banks show “early signs of stress”, ECB warns
High interest rate will test eurozone’s resilience while some non-banks are at risk, review says
Nigerian central bank again postpones policy meeting
CBN has not held policy meeting since May despite 10 months of rising inflation
Milei wins, putting the BCRA in the firing line
Candidate has promised to abolish central bank and encourage dollarisation
IMF renews Mexico’s flexible credit line
Two-year deal provides Mexico with $35 billion in case of crisis
Fixed income in reserves
Central Banking speaks to four officials about their fixed income investments and how monetary policy and inflation interact with reserve management.
European Commission lowers 2023 GDP growth forecast
EC expects eurozone economy to expand by 0.6% this year
Albania, Armenia and North Macedonia make policy decisions
North Macedonia pauses tightening as Albania’s continues, while Armenia faces 0% inflation
Moldova cuts rates steeply while Romania holds
IMF says Moldovan central bank has largely neutralised second-round effects
BoE unveils monetary policy shocks database
Data reveals change in markets’ focus since introduction of “Super Thursdays”
Crisis-stricken Israel has faith in central bank
Economists tell Central Banking the government must radically change fiscal priorities
Cambodia’s Serey calls for greater use of local currency
Governor says demand for the riel has improved over the years
CBDCs could challenge foundations of monetary economics, says Tombini
BIS Americas chief thinks digital currencies could co-exist with other rapid payment systems
Bank of Mexico keeps rates at 11.25%
In unanimous decision, board stresses rates are likely to remain unchanged ‘for some time’
Bank of Israel’s FX interventions reached $8.2 billion in October
Central bank approved $30 billion programme following Hamas attacks on Israel
Peru continues gradually cutting policy rates
Inflation falling slowly towards target while 2024 promises low growth
Fed’s Cook is concerned about non-banks and real estate prices
Hedge funds could rapidly pull out of Treasury cash futures market
UK financial institutions are ‘global public good’, says Bailey
BoE governor warns against fragmentation, criticises Brexit and discounts rate cuts
Corridor, floor, other: are operating frameworks fit for the future?
Central banks are becoming uncomfortably aware that monetary operations have ramifications well beyond setting short-term rates
Eurozone consumers’ 12-month inflation expectations increase
Median expectations for inflation rose to 4% in September from 3.5% in August
Asian bond spreads with US not widening, BIS research finds
Central banks’ actions have decoupled EME bonds from stronger dollar, researchers say
DRC says central bank needs recapitalisation
Government says BCC has no real equity as war and elections add to economic crisis
RBA resumes rate hikes to curb sticky inflation
Australian government confirms it will make significant changes to central bank’s governance
BoJ’s Ueda sees hope of achieving inflation target
Japanese firms are more willing to raise wages and prices but uncertainties remain, governor says
Norway and Czech Republic hold rates
Norges Bank 'likely' to make small increase in December