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Central banks
Bank of Japan maintains its ultralow interest rate policy
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 18, 2023
A lot of investors were betting that the Bank of Japan would join other central banks in hiking rates to beat back inflation.
Housing markets across the globe hit by rising rates
by
Matt Levin
Nov 24, 2022
The U.S. isn't the only country with a central bank that's hiking rates. Here's how that's affecting housing markets around the world.
Inflation is a global problem, but different countries face different pressures
Aug 29, 2022
The U.S. is seeing some moderation in energy and food prices. That's not case overseas.
Central bankers' group sees a "narrow path" to rein in inflation and maintain growth
Jun 27, 2022
It's largely about preventing “inflationary psychology” from becoming entrenched, the Bank for International Settlements said.
Inflation's a global problem. Curbing it may send some countries' economies into recession.
Jun 16, 2022
The U.S. economy might have an easier time achieving a "soft landing" than economies in Europe and elsewhere.
How Russia could feel the sting of being excluded from SWIFT
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Feb 28, 2022
Being cut off from the SWIFT system means Russian banks can't legally or efficiently execute transactions.
How big a problem is rising inflation in the United Kingdom?
Nov 3, 2021
For Alfred G Pearce, the biggest veggie producer in the U.K., signs of inflation are everywhere.
For public good, not for profit.
Does the Federal Reserve have the power to fight climate change?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Sep 17, 2021
The central bank can "be an assist" on climate risk, says economist Claudia Sahm, but Congress sets the priorities.
Why the Fed is taking longer than other central banks to ease COVID relief
Jun 16, 2021
The Fed has a dual mandate to control inflation as well as unemployment, unlike other central banks.
What role does the Fed have in mitigating climate change?
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 4, 2021
The Fed has to walk a fine line between mitigating disaster and shifting monetary policy to focus on fighting climate change.