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Fed pivot will dominate year of rate cuts
Central banks around the world are poised to begin easing monetary policy as inflation continues to retreat.
January 09, 2024
Global Economy
The world needs a humble approach to central banking
Central banks cannot solve all that ails our economies
December 20, 2023
Digital Economy
A farewell to cash
There are good reasons not only to support the early introduction of CBDCs, but also to pay interest on them and abolish cash
December 13, 2023
Global Economy
Global rate-cut standoff looms in 2023 policy finale
'Look, we're waiting to see if what we're seeing on this disinflation is sustainable'
December 10, 2023
Singapore economy
Ravi Menon of MAS unfazed by suddenly hawkish peers
Singapore’s monetary policy “remains appropriately tight”
October 30, 2023
Global Economy
Final stretch of central-bank hiking will be toughest, BIS says
'Interest rates may need to stay higher for longer than the public and investors expect'
June 25, 2023
Global Economy
Strengthening the global balance sheet
Faster productivity gains would support strong GDP growth, bolster incomes and wealth, and lead to a healthier balance sheet
June 15, 2023
Global Economy
The tough choices facing the world’s central banks
Central banks face difficult choices on whether to continue, pause or reverse interest rate hikes
June 08, 2023
US Economy
Not buying central banks’ favourite excuse
The Fed's report on SVB does not address a crucial matter: its own monetary policy.
May 30, 2023
US Economy
Brace for a bumpy path to interest rate summit
The global interest-rate cycle is close to a peak, but has not necessarily reached it
May 11, 2023