Japan’s consumer inflation extends fall for 8th straight month, BoJ expects it to drop further

Nov 25, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The consumer inflation in Japan extended it fall for the eight consecutive month this year, declining for the longest streak since 2011 amid the Bank of Japans expectations for the crucial indicator to drop further in the...

Central Banking Series

SARB keeps policy rate unchanged in wake of heightened global uncertainty

Nov 25, 2016 05:20 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) remained on hold at the monetary policy meeting held Thursday, underlining weak domestic currency amid heightened risks from global uncertainty. Also, inflation remained below the...

Chart of the Day Series

Chart of the Day: Pyramid out of balance

Nov 24, 2016 16:43 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The figure of the wealth pyramid shows the very nature of financial inequality that exists globally and according to many, the easy monetary policies of central banks have just worsened it. 0.7 percent of the world...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Briferendum Aftermath Series: OBR’s estimated cost of Brexit

Nov 24, 2016 12:54 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The Office for Budget Responsibilities (OBR) has released its latest estimate of the cost of the Brexit on the UK economy in the autumn statement, which was read out before the House of Commons yesterday by the chancellor...

Brazil consumer confidence drops in November on concerns over labor market deterioration

Nov 24, 2016 12:41 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer confidence in Brazil dropped during the month of November, owing to concerns over the countrys deteriorating labor market. Also, the indicator ended a cycle of six consecutive months of increases. Brazils main...

Central Banking Series

FOMC members consider December hike "important to Fed credibility"

Nov 24, 2016 12:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Minutes of the November Federal Open Market Committees (FOMC) meeting released on Wednesday were largely unexciting from a near-term policy perspective. After the recent Congressional testimony of Chair Yellen and...

Key takeaways from UK autumn statement

Nov 24, 2016 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

United Kingdoms chancellor of exchequer Phillip Hammond delivered the much-awaited autumn budget statement yesterday. In case you have missed it, here are the key takeaways from the statement, UKs economic growth is...