News/Monetary Policy
Chile continues lowering rates, despite weakening peso
Central bank also halts reserves accumulation, citing market turmoil
Bank of Canada holds policy rate again at 5%
Central bank suggesting rates will stay high as inflation remains strong
ECB holds rates unchanged at 4%
Central bank pauses tightening cycle after 10 consecutive rate increases
RBA’s Bullock rules out setting an employment target
Governor says full employment cannot be reduced to a single measurement
Riksbank to offer counterparties new liquidity and deposit facilities
Measure aims to prevent volatility in overnight market rates as central bank reduces liquidity
Philippine central bank delivers off-cycle rate hike
Governor Remolona said high inflation expectations were ‘very worrisome’
Hungary continues loosening as inflation falls towards 10%
MNB cuts base rate by 75 basis points
Macklem warns Canadian politicians against rates lobbying
Governor says politicians’ letters could suggest ‘operational independence is at risk’
Corporate pandemic cash buffer is running low, finds research
The impact of monetary policy could grow as companies’ cash dwindles, Boston Fed paper says
Bank of Israel holds rate as Gaza conflict continues
Central bank stresses Israeli economy remains stable, but predicts increased deficits
Colombia’s Acosta says early cuts ‘a big risk’
Statement to Bloomberg contradicts wishes of president and much of business community
Bank of Korea continues rate pause
Central bank cites ‘uncertainties’ in deciding to hold
Chile central bank acknowledges ‘very important depreciation’
Issue will feature at next week’s monetary policy meeting
UK researchers propose 3% inflation target and negative rates
Inflation stalls at 6.7% in September, the same figure as in August
Bank Indonesia resumes tightening to stabilise currency
Central bank to issue FX-denominated notes to attract capital inflows
Brazil board united on continuing easing with 50bp cuts
Deputy governor says “there is no predefined target for Selic” rate
Hong Kong has no plans to change US dollar peg, says HKMA chief
Eddie Yue says the linked exchange rate system has served the city well
Israeli economy and budget will remain resilient, says Yaron
Bank of Israel governor expects inflation will return to target on schedule
Higher bond yields makes an ECB pause more likely
Lower inflation and tighter financing conditions reinforce idea 4% rates could be enough
Opponents of dual mandate win New Zealand elections
National Party promises to abolish RBNZ commitment to ‘maximum sustainable employment’
Inflation in Germany has peaked, says Bundesbank president
Both CPI and HICP inflation declined sharply in September
Latest ECB rate hike was a ‘close call’, say minutes
A group of officials argued incoming data did not support higher rates
Argentina raises policy rate to 133% as crisis deepens
Presidential candidate Milei says peso worth less than ‘excrement’