Reactions to European Central Bank rate cut
15 days ago
The European Central Bank, which sets monetary policy for the 17 European Union countries that use the euro, cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a new record low of 0...
How Fed policymakers affect the economy
16 days ago
The Federal Reserve's chief policymaking group, the Federal Open Market Committee, has vast power over the economy through its ability to set monetary policy.
ADB president nominated to head Japan central bank
79 days ago
The government has nominated Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda to head Japan's central bank, counting on his support for more aggressive monetary policy to help the world's...
Japan stocks jump on BOJ candidate speculation
82 days ago
Japanese stocks led Asian markets higher Monday, jumping on a report that the prime minister's pick for the next central bank governor will be a strong advocate of loose monetary policy aimed at...
Japan's Nikkei jumps on weaker yen
95 days ago
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 led Asian stocks higher Tuesday as the yen weakened after a possible candidate for Bank of Japan governor voiced support for easier monetary policy.
Text of statement by ECB President Mario Draghi
99 days ago
In order to ensure adequate transmission of monetary policy to the financing conditions in euro area countries, it is essential to continue strengthening the resilience of banks where needed.
Future Bank of England boss open to policy review
100 days ago
Mark Carney, the Canadian central banker who is set to become the Bank of England's governor this summer, says he is open to a review of Britain's monetary policy framework.
Hollande wants euro nations to drive exchange rate
101 days ago
The ECB, which sets the eurozone's monetary policy independently of national governments, has its monthly meeting on Thursday.
Bank of Japan sets 2 percent inflation target
116 days ago
They also express concern that the government's campaign to influence monetary policy might undermine the central bank's independent status.
Hopes for new leader to pressure Bank of Japan
149 days ago
The central bank is set to supercharge an already loose monetary policy.
