Tariffs
BoJ raises policy rate to highest level since 2008
Policy-makers raise inflation forecasts and signal further rate rises
Norges Bank says time is not yet right for easing
Central bank holds rates, but suggests cut is likely in March
Banxico board uncertain on pace of easing, minutes reveal
Members had differing views on inflation dynamics and effects of tariffs in December meeting
PBoC to issue record amount of bills in Hong Kong
Central bank to auction 60 billion yuan of bills in territory amid weakening renminbi
Higher tariffs would hurt US allies as well as its foes – research
However, research says country would be largely shielded from impact of geopolitical fragmentation
ECB set for 100bp of rate cuts by autumn – Greek governor
France is ‘an issue’ and Trump presidency an ‘explosive mix’, says Stournaras
Sweden makes further cuts, but Norway continues to hold
Riksbank reduces rates by 25bp, but Norges Bank maintains more hawkish approach
Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp
Powell says effects of Trump’s proposed policies, including tariffs, remain unclear
ECB cuts rates by 25bp
Eurosystem disinflation “well on track” and council “did not discuss” TPI, says Lagarde
Bank of Canada opts for another 50bp cut
Governor says Trump tariffs would be “highly disruptive” if implemented as proposed
Trump says Powell would resign as Fed chair ‘if I told him to’
President-elect also claims tariffs would make US rich but cannot guarantee that prices will not rise
Central banking amid uncertainty and Trump 2.0
Deglobalisation set to challenge the central banking orthodoxy of the past 40 years
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Uncertainty is the only sure thing – BoE’s Lombardelli
Deputy governor says bank will use scenario planning to communicate uncertainty during volatility
Bank Indonesia holds rates as rupiah weakens
Bank says inflationary policies under Trump would boost dollar and lead to fewer Fed rate cuts
Central banks to maintain independence despite threats – panel
Top central bankers discuss Trump, AI and why they plan to ignore IMF on rate cuts
‘I wish we were long bitcoin’ – central bankers on Trump 2.0
Reserve managers at Central Banking Autumn Meetings warn of higher signal-to-noise ratio
Policy-makers lament uncertainty following US election
Speakers at Central Banking Autumn Meetings say policies will be marked by unpredictability
Doing nothing is ‘least costly’ response to US tariffs – BoF blog
Costs will be borne by American firms and households, Bank of Finland analysis shows
Minneapolis Fed chief shares concerns about tit-for-tat tariffs
Kashkari points to heightened risk of inflation but insists US economy is “strong”