RBA’s Stevens Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to 1.5% (Full Text)
The following is a reformatted version of a statement published Tuesday on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s website, after Governor Glenn Stevens and his board cut the overnight cash-rate target a...
View ArticleIMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Japan (IMF -...
(Source: IMF - International Monetary Fund) August 2, 2016 On July 29, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Japan. Economic...
View ArticleMinutes of the 200th Copom Meeting (Banco Central do Brasil)
(Source: Banco Central do Brasil) Minutes of the 200thMeeting of the Banco Central do Brasil Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) July 19thand 20th, 2016 Banco Central do Brasil200thCopom Meeting...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE- - Governor Sejko: Statement to the Press Conference on the...
(Source: Bank of Albania) Publication Date 03.08.2016 In the meeting held on 3 August 2016, the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania reviewed the Monetary Policy Report for the second quarter. At...
View ArticleCentral Bank of Nigeria Communique No. 107 of the Monetary Policy Committee...
(Source: Central Bank of Nigeria) 93b76b69-d63f-4c1f-8e8e-9bbeb616471c.pdf Central Bank of Nigeria Communique No 107 of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of Monday and Tuesday 23rd and 24th May...
View ArticleInflation Rises but Remains Subdued in Q2 2016 (Central Bank of the Philippines)
(Source: Central Bank of the Philippines) 07.22.2016 The BSP announced today the publication of the 59th issue of the quarterly BSP Inflation Report covering the period April-June 2016. The full text...
View ArticlePress conference Mario Draghi: Introductory statement to the press conference...
(Source: European Union) Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice-President and I are very pleased to welcome you to our press conference. We will now report on the outcome of today's meeting of the Governing...
View ArticleIntroductory statement to the press conference (ECB - European Central Bank)
(Source: ECB - European Central Bank) Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice-President and I are very pleased to welcome you to our press conference. We will now report on the outcome of today's meeting of the...
View ArticlePress release on the Monetary Council meeting of 26 July 2016 (Central Bank...
(Source: Central Bank of Hungary) 26 July 2016 At its meeting on 26 July 2016, the Monetary Council reviewed the latest economic and financial developments and voted on the following structure of...
View ArticleFed leaves interest rates unchanged
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but said near-term risks to the U.S. economic outlook had diminished, opening the door to a resumption of...
View ArticleSummary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on July 28 and 29, 2016...
(Source: Bank of Japan) Not to be released until 8:50 a.m. Japan Standard Time on Monday, August 8, 2016. August 8, 2016 Bank of Japan Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting1,2 on July 28...
View ArticleWill BOJ’s policy coordination with the government produce effects?
The Yomiuri ShimbunThe Bank of Japan’s latest move is apparently an aim to stress its commitment to pulling the nation out of deflation in tandem with the government’s economic measures. The BOJ...
View ArticleTurkey’s Coup Attempt Adds to Economic Uncertainty
This article first appeared on the Council on Foreign Relations site. Turkey’s failed coup looks set to deliver a substantial blow to Turkey’s already wobbly economy. It could also renew concerns, post...
View ArticleFed keeps rates unchanged, says risks to outlook reduced
By Lindsay Dunsmuir and Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but said near-term risks to the U.S. economic outlook had diminished,...
View ArticleFed holds rate as expected
The chances of an interest rate rise in the United States in September rose early yesterday only to diminish substantially later in the day. The benchmark overnight interest rate was kept in a range of...
View ArticleReserve Bank releases economic update (Reserve Bank of New Zealand)
(Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand) Prospects for growth in the global economy have diminished despite very stimulatory monetary policy and low oil prices. Significant downside risks remain....
View ArticleFed keeps rates unchanged
Attached Files: ID: 1469651324230114000 Publication Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016 WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but said near-term risks to the US economic...
View ArticleBank of Ghana keeps policy rate at 26 per cent
By GNA Accra, July 18, GNA - The Bank of Ghana (BoG) held its policy rate unchanged at 26 per cent as the risk to inflation and growth is in balance. 'In assessing the current economic conditions, the...
View ArticleJapan central bank adds stimulus, cites global uncertainties
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's central bank opted Friday for a modest expansion of its lavish monetary stimulus to help perk up sluggish growth and combat deflation. The measures fell short of expectations among...
View ArticleTourism, infrastructure to support Thailand’s economy this year: BOT Governor
By Orathai Sriring and Simon Webb BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s record tourist arrivals and public works spending are expected to offset weak domestic demand and global economic drag, keeping...
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