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IMF official says Mexico’s outlook seems bright
First deputy director Lipton says sound macroeconomic management has put the country in a strong position
BoE’s Broadbent: globalisation has been largely a good thing
Bank of England deputy says flexible labour market has helped dull pain of adjustment to trade shocks
Monetary policy ‘significantly’ affects the trade balance – paper
IMF paper finds monetary policy impacts trade via demand channels
BIS comes to the defence of globalisation
Increasing trade and financial integration have had “profoundly positive” impact on people’s lives, but do bring drawbacks, too
Riksbank paper studies impact of oil on world business cycle
Researchers find possible solution to macro puzzles by introducing oil shocks into a model of the global economy
Dombret asks what form of international economic co-ordination is viable
It is impossible to have full global market liberalisation and national sovereignty and democracy, Bundesbank board member says
Colombia’s Echavarría says monetary policy has been a challenge
Monetary policy has had to adapt to external headwinds that have caused imbalances for Colombia
Protectionism is a ‘dead end’, says New York Fed president
Dudley highlights second-round impact of protectionist policies, which ultimately harm higher-paying jobs
BIS paper offers improved real exchange rate calculation
Authors find models used to calculate real effective exchange rate do not properly account for global value chains
Trade uncertainty is harming growth prospects – Poloz
Bank of Canada governor says uncertainty surrounding US trade policies is harming investment in both Canada and Mexico
PBoC’s Zhou: 6.5% growth target is ‘within reach’
Governor urges countries to remain open to trade and investment
Financial integration enables EMs to improve trade integration – paper
BoE paper sheds light on relationship between foreign direct investment and international trade
Technology driving inequality in advanced economies – IMF
Technology plays “dominant role” in explaining falling labour share of income
Mexico’s Carstens calls for continued trade cooperation with the US
Protectionist policies would be a step backward for both nations, Bank of Mexico governor suggests
Mexican deputy: EMs should broaden trade strategy in wake of uncertainty
He takes note of uncertain political environment and what impact that could have on trade for emerging markets
Senior central bank officials defend globalisation
Dombret and Mminele argue against idea globalisation is causing high unemployment and low growth
Schembri: mix of factors holding back Canadian investment
Openness to trade and immigration likely to boost growth, deputy says
Sarb’s Mminele concerned about ‘geopolitical risks’
Anti-globalisation and protectionist rhetoric are key concerns this year
ECB’s Cœuré argues against protectionism
ECB board member says protectionist policies reduce economies’ growth potential
IMF authors build network model of trade fragility
Network theory helps authors unpick the effects of a supply shock
Asia needs new growth model – BoJ’s Kuroda
Region can no longer serve as “workshop of the world”, says BoJ governor
Sarb deputy says G20 is ‘running the risk’ of being seen as inactive
Mminele says international leaders should intensify their “communication”, to foster inclusive globalisation
Protectionism will undermine global trade recovery – Greek deputy
Mourmouras warns Donald Trump against enforcing protectionist policies