Monetary policy
Iceland eases monetary policy by 25bp
MPC cuts rates as CPI inflation excluding housing heads towards target
RBA bars two banks from private briefings after leaks
Incidents raise concerns over practice of holding off-the-record briefings with market participants
Risk management ‘key’ to monetary policy – IMF’s Kammer
Fund’s Europe chief urges central banks to rely less on forecasts when inflation is high
FOMC in no hurry to cut rates, says Powell
September’s loosening reflects growing confidence in soft landing, argues Fed chair
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Sri Lanka holds interest rates
Central bank to introduce single policy rate in “near future”
Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland cut rates
25bp cuts across Europe follow Fed’s footsteps
People’s Bank of China cuts RRRs and key rates
Bank starts to implement slew of stimulus measures
Central banks must reckon with the costs of quantitative easing
Asset purchase programmes have become a significant loss-maker for central banks. Jagjit Chadha says the losses raise questions about value for money, fiscal distortions and independence
Central Bank of Liberia set for reform as IMF approves funding
Damning audit report leaves acting governor with a lengthy to-do list
BoE’s Greene strikes cautious note on consumption
Monetary policy committee member says UK consumption has been weak, but risks are to the upside
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank says prime minister’s austerity plans will help by providing fiscal credibility
Nigeria raises key interest rate to historical high
Rate now stands at 27.25%, despite slight drop in headline inflation last month
People’s Bank of China cuts medium-term lending rate
Reduction comes a day after PBoC unleashes slew of economic stimulus measures
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate
Policy-makers say cut is unlikely in near term while government’s plan to overhaul central bank sours
PBoC unveils major stimulus package
Central bank cuts key rate and reserve requirements, boosts support for property and stock markets
People: IMF appoints general counsel
Bank of Russia names new monetary policy head; Rob Brand becomes DNB’s chief investment officer
China announces 10bp cut in short-term interest rate
Decision comes days after central bank left benchmark rates unchanged
Philippines central bank cuts reserve requirement ratios
Move follows rate cut in August
Pricing and funding pressures from BoE's QT hit gilt repo dealers
QT-driven funding cost rises combined with clients’ price demands see at least two banks pull back
PBoC keeps benchmark rates unchanged
Bank holds one- and five-year loan prime rates, despite weak economic data
Bank of Japan holds policy rate
Decision comes as core inflation accelerates for fourth consecutive month
Norges Bank holds rates and hints at easing path in 2025
Central bank says core inflation of more than 3% precludes cuts this year
Turkey holds key interest rate again
Move comes as inflation, though falling, remains above 50%