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Ghana raises rate 100 bsp on growing risks to inflation

posted to Central Bank News on Wed 22nd May 13

Ghana's central bank raised its policy rate by 100 basis points to 16.0 percent, saying the growing risks to the inflation outlook outweighed the risks to economic growth. The Bank of Ghana, which raised its rate 250 basis points
Central Bank News Link List - May 22, 2013: King defeated again as BOE majority watches for inflation

posted to Central Bank News on Wed 22nd May 13

Here's today's Central Bank News' link list, click through if you missed the previous link list. The list comprises news about central banks that is not covered by Central Bank News. The list is updated during the day with the latest developments
Japan maintains QE targets, says economy picking up

posted to Central Bank News on Tue 21st May 13

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its aim of expanding the monetary base by an annual 60-70 trillion yen, along with purchases of Japanese government bonds and other securities, and voiced confidence that the economy was now picking up speed

Reserve Bank of Australia Keeps Rate on Hold at 4.25%

posted to Central Bank News on Tue 6th Mar 12

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold at 4.25%. The RBA said: "With growth expected to be close to trend and inflation close to target, the Board judged that the setting of monetary policy remained appropriate
Swedish Riksbank Cuts Repo Rate 25bps to 1.50%

posted to Central Bank News on Thu 16th Feb 12

Sweden's Riksbank cut its benchmark repo rate by another 25 basis points to 1.50% from 1.75%. The Bank said: "Inflationary pressures in the Swedish economy are low. The economic outlook in Sweden has weakened as a result of developments abroad.
Monetary Policy Week in Review - 24 Dec 2011

posted to Central Bank News on Fri 23rd Dec 11

The past week in monetary policy featured decisions from 8 central banks around the world from Europe to Africa. Those that changed interest rates were; Sweden -25bps to 1.75%, Hungary +50bps to 7.00%, and Russia -25bps to 8.00%. Meanwhile, those

Bonddad Linkfest

posted to The Bonddad Blog on Wed 7th Mar 12

Australian economy slows sharply (WSJ)Young workers see pay shrink (WSJ)Concerns rise for long-term jobless (FT)Australian central bank keeps rates at 4.25% (Central Bank News)Republicans frustrated with candidates (WaPo)Winterkill may slow Russian wheat exports
Bonddad Linkfest

posted to The Bonddad Blog on Thu 16th Feb 12

Spain on the brink of recession (FT)Thailand may grow 7% this year (WSJ)Sweden cuts rates 25 BP to 1.50% (Central Bank News)Eastern Europe is a mixed picture (WSJ)The low number of new market highs (Marketwatch)Industrial production unchanged in January (FRB)The
Bonddad Linkfest

posted to The Bonddad Blog on Tue 27th Dec 11

Rental properties helping to boost housingMonetary policy week in reviewVolcker rule comment period extended Census' durable goods reportRussia cuts refi rateGap between lawmakers and citizens increasesLawmakers increase incomes in last 6 yearsCrude oil and