monetary policy

Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher Reiterates Inflation Fears

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 29 May 2008 09:17:48 -0500

In a speech delivered in San Francisco, Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher said the "I" word several times. Mr. Fisher said "If inflationary developments and, more important, inflation expectations continue to worsen, I would expect a change of course in monetary policy to occur sooner rather than later, even in the face of an anemic" economy.

Paulson Says IMF Must Reform

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:07:14 -0500

Secretary of Treasury Paulson sees more economic difficulties ahead and says IMF needs to find better ways to monitor financial markets.

China to adopt monetary policies properly

seher — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:20:34 -0500

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday that how to properly adopt various monetary policies is a great test to China, as the changes in interest rates and exchange rates have pros and cons.

Asia Stock Markets Rebound After US Rate Cut

seher — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:44:48 -0600

Asian stocks recouped some of their steep losses of the past two days after market confidence received a shot in the arm from the U.S. Federal Reserve. But as VOA's Heda Bayron reports from Hong Kong, stock analysts say the markets may remain volatile despite Tuesday's U.S. interest-rate cut.

The Economist points a finger at central bankers

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:56:27 -0500

What a delightful current issue of The Economist - a special pull-out section with the title "Only Human - A special report on central banks and the world economy" along with a number of other articles on the faults and foibles of central bankers.

IMF lauds India's growth, says monetary policy "appropriate"

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:50:07 -0500

Terming the Indian growth pattern as "impressive", the IMF has has said it does not foresee overheating of its economy as long as the current monetary policy is in place and its "independence is strengthened".

Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress

Anastvatz — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:00:54 -0500

Ben. S. Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, has presented the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress, Before the Committee of Financial Services, US House of Representatives.

A Perspective on UK Recent Monetary and Financial System Developments

Alla — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:21:19 -0500

In a speech given today at a Merrill Lynch conference for hedge funds, Paul Tucker - Executive Director, Markets and a member of the Monetary Policy Committee - discusses the current interaction between global monetary and financial conditions and the risks to price stability and financial stability.

Bank of England Maintains Interest Rate at 5.25%

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:25:31 -0500

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 5.25%.

European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to 3.75 Percent

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:55:27 -0600

Top Financial Expert Says Japan's Interest Rates Must Rise

Dinka — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:42:43 -0600