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Central banks
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.
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.
World Bank president forecasts "subdued" economic recovery for 2021
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 6, 2021
And that's if vaccine distribution stays on track, David Malpass says.
For public good, not for profit.
In COVID-19 outbreak, IMF urges coordinated action
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Katherine Wiles
Mar 5, 2020
The IMF had a call with 189 member countries Tuesday to discuss a coordinated response to COVID-19.
Why U.S. interest rates won’t go negative ... yet
by
Justin Ho
Jul 31, 2019
The Federal Reserve just announced it’s cutting interest rates. But in many parts of the world, interest rates are in negative territory. Given the right circumstances, U.S. rates could go negative, too.
Central banks rush to gold
Oct 4, 2016
Central banks' purchases of the precious metal worry some onlookers.