Most BOK board members say monetary policy needs to remain restrictive
SEOUL (Reuters) – Five of the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) six board members think monetary policy needs to stay restrictive for some time to bring …
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Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation slows
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank on Monday kept its monetary policy settings unchanged, as expected, in its first review of the …
Explainer-When and how would BOJ exit ultra-loose monetary policy?
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan, kicking off its first meeting for 2024 this week, gave the clearest signal yet that …
Asian equities attract largest inflows in 7 years as cenbanks shift monetary policy
By Gaurav Dogra and Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) – Asian equities attracted their biggest inflows in seven years in 2023, encouraged by major central banks’ deceleration …
Turkey’s monetary policy to remain tight ‘for a while’ -Simsek
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s monetary policy will remain tight for a while to ensure that inflation falls and remains anchored at lower levels, Finance Minister …
Bank of Korea’s Rhee eyes warning signs of prolonged monetary tightening
SEOUL (Reuters) – Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said on Monday recent market concerns over a financially troubled builder are a “warning sign” over …
Japan business lobby head: BOJ must normalise monetary policy as soon as possible
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan business lobby Keidanren chief Masakazu Tokura said on Monday the Bank of Japan must normalise monetary policy as …
BOJ to phase out loose monetary policy in January, over 20% of economists say- Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will begin to unwind its ultra-loose monetary settings as early as January, more than …
US monetary policy “appropriate”, should remain at current levels to reduce inflation -IMF
(Reuters) – Monetary policy in the United States continues to be appropriate, and interest rates will need to remain at current levels in order to …
Yellen says markets anticipating Fed moves can be ‘helpful complement’ to monetary policy
By David Lawder MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that bond markets anticipating the Federal Reserve rate moves can …
Argentina’s Milei, IMF discuss fiscal adjustment plan, monetary program
(Reuters) – Argentina President-elect Javier Milei said on Friday he had spoken with the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, regarding plans …
SNB ‘will not hesitate’ to tighten monetary policy further-chairman
ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank will monitor the development of inflation closely in the coming weeks ahead of its next meeting in December, …
IMF staff recommends further tightening of monetary policy in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The staff of the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday recommended Australia’s central bank further tighten monetary policy in order to bring inflation …
Singapore seen holding monetary policy in delicate balancing act
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore is likely to leave monetary policy unchanged this month, as the city-state grapples with a weak economic outlook …
Fed’s Barkin says more data needed before making next monetary policy call
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said on Thursday that the central bank’s decision to …
South Korea should maintain current monetary, fiscal policies, IMF says
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea should maintain current, restrictive monetary and fiscal policies as it needs to take steps to return to sustainable finances and …
Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Swati Bhat COLOMBO (Reuters) -Monetary policy transmission to the real economy in Sri Lanka is still incomplete, the governor of the …
Japan ministers say BOJ’s move wasn’t shift in monetary easing
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan’s Friday decision to make its yield curve control (YCC) more flexible was not deemed a shift …
Brazil set to kick off monetary easing with small rate cut on Aug 2: Reuters poll
By Luana Maria Benedito and Marcela Ayres SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank is poised for its first interest rate cut in three years …
IMF urges Pakistan to continue monetary policy tightening cycle
By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan must continue its monetary tightening cycle, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a staff report on …
Brazil economists foresee deeper monetary easing, lower inflation
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Private economists in Brazil anticipate deeper monetary easing this year and improved inflation prospects until 2026 following the government’s decision to …
ECB’s Centeno sees monetary policy pausing soon
LISBON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is close to being able to pause the trajectory of rising interest rates so as not to harm …
Brazil’s monetary easing crucial for ‘adequate’ 2024 -Treasury secretary
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil Treasury secretary Rogerio Ceron on Monday said the sooner monetary easing begins, the sooner conditions will be created for an “adequate” …
Japan’s govt will vow to end deflation with bold monetary, flexible fiscal policy -draft
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government will pledge to pull the economy out of deflation through bold monetary policy, flexible …
Fed’s Williams declines to connect monetary policy outlook to neutral rate view
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Fed president John Williams declined on Friday to connect the current monetary policy outlook to new work of his …
Fed’s Kashkari says tight monetary policy may be needed for ‘extended’ time
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – An extended period of high interest rates and an inverted yield curve could put more stress on banks, but would …
BOJ may conduct long-term review of monetary easing – sources
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan may conduct a comprehensive review of the impact of the monetary easing steps it has …
Fed’s Cook sees a less certain outlook for future of monetary policy
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Friday that the outlook for the next stage of central bank …
India monetary tightening cycle not over, inflation remains a concern -MPC minutes
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s current rate tightening cycle may not be over as more hikes could be warranted to align inflation towards …
Singapore unexpectedly leaves monetary policy unchanged as risks grow
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s central bank on Friday left its monetary policy settings unchanged, reflecting the city-state’s concerns about its growth outlook and surprising economists who …
Fed’s Williams doubts monetary policy spiked banking sector stress
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Monday that financial system troubles that …
Singapore seen tightening monetary policy as inflation remains elevated
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore is likely to tighten monetary policy this month, for the sixth time in a row, amid persistent price …
Monetary policy in Poland should stay restrictive, say MPC members
WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish central banker Joanna Tyrowicz said monetary policy should remain restrictive until net inflation and wages converge to levels consistent with the …
Brazil’s monetary policy director leaves office amid government uncertainty over replacement
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank monetary policy director Bruno Serra has left his position at his request, according to the official gazette on Monday, …
STEVE HANKE And MATT SEKERKE: Fed’s Monetary Blunders Put The Entire Banking System In A Bad Spot
STEVE HANKE And MATT SEKERKE: Fed’s Monetary Blunders Put The Entire Banking System In A Bad Spot Steve Hanke And Matt Sekerke on March 21, …
BOJ appoints ‘Mr. YCC’ to oversee monetary policy
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan on Monday appointed Seiichi Shimizu, whose market and technical expertise on the …
Bank of Korea expects monetary tightening to weigh more heavily on growth this year
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s central bank said the lagged effects of its aggressive streak of monetary tightening would have a bigger negative impact on …
Czech monetary conditions restrictive, further hike still not ruled out, Frait says
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech National Bank’s monetary policy has been having a restrictive effect on the market although further tightening cannot be ruled out, …
Ex-BOJ gov Shirakawa urges re-examination of monetary framework, inflation targets
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Masaaki Shirakawa called on policymakers to reconsider central banks’ monetary framework based on …
Monetary rules suggest Fed’s policy rate could be lower, report says
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – The current stance of U.S. monetary policy is now more aggressive than a slate of rules suggests …
Botswana central bank holds monetary policy rate steady
GABORONE (Reuters) -Botswana’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged at 2.65% on Thursday, saying it expected inflation to fall this year and next. …
Brazil monetary council will not discuss inflation targets -minister
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Tuesday that the National Monetary Council, the government’s top economic policy body, will not discuss …
Tighter monetary policy reduces rent inflation- SF Fed paper
(Reuters) – A tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve results in a reduction in rent inflation albeit at a slow pace, according to …
Brazil’s Guedes predicts monetary easing by mid 2023, GDP rising 3%
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes projected on Thursday interest rates would start to fall by mid-2023 and the economy would expand by …
Taiwan central bank will adopt ‘appropriate’ monetary policy next year
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank said on Saturday it will adopt an “appropriate” monetary policy and properly use various tools to promote price stability …
Taiwan central bank: ‘Flexible’ monetary policy will help maintain stability, growth
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank’s “flexible” monetary policy structure during a period of high uncertainty can help maintain price and financial stability as well …
Brazil spending waiver may trigger record debt, crimp monetary policy
By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s incoming government effort to exempt nearly 200 billion reais ($37 billion) of spending from a …
Fed’s Williams says monetary policy not best tool for financial stability
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Wednesday he still believes monetary policy is not the …
India cenbank’s monetary committee discusses report on inflation target miss
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee met on Thursday to discuss the bank’s report to the government …
Thai monetary policy will consider economic outlook, inflation – central bank
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank said on Thursday its policy will take into account the country’s economic growth, inflation rate, and financial stability. “Capital …