Rate cut likely on or before June 2 policy review: Experts
The Reserve Bank is likely to go for a rate cut on or before the June 2 policy review as the CPI inflation fell to a 4-month low of 4.87 per cent in April and industrial output declined in March, say experts.
May 13, 2015, 18:10 PM IST
BOJ trims inflation forecasts, pushes back target timeframe
Japan is emerging from recession but at a snail`s pace, as companies remain wary of ramping up spending despite record profits and consumers keep their purse strings tight.
Apr 30, 2015, 12:53 PM IST
More central banks meet, but ability to pilot economies in doubt
Most central banks have been easing policy since the start of the year and are set to do more, but it still isn`t clear whether that new activism, which has pushed stock markets to record highs, will help the global economy much.
Apr 26, 2015, 19:13 PM IST
Greek Parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer
Greece's Parliament has adopted a controversial decree ordering all public institutions to hand over their cash reserves to the central bank to help Athens meet its financial obligations.
Apr 25, 2015, 07:26 AM IST
Greek Parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer
Greece's Parliament has adopted a controversial decree ordering all public institutions to hand over their cash reserves to the central bank to help Athens meet its financial obligations.
Apr 25, 2015, 07:26 AM IST
Eurozone recovery `is there` says ECB chief
Economic recovery has arrived in the 19 countries that share the euro, but it is up to governments to ensure it endures, European Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure said Thursday.
Apr 23, 2015, 12:06 PM IST
South Korea`s economy perks up in first quarter
South Korea`s economy picked up momentum in the first quarter due to increased construction and consumer spending, the central bank said Thursday.
Apr 23, 2015, 06:24 AM IST
Euro central banks lent 110 bn euros to Greek banks: Report
European central banks have lent 110 billion euros to Greek banks, the head of France`s monetary authority said in comments published Monday, warning that any move by Athens to leave the eurozone would be "traumatic."
Apr 20, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
Central Bank tops list with highest NPAs among PSU banks
According to the data provided by the RBI to the Finance Ministry, Central Bank of India's 21.5 per cent assets are either bad or have been restructured to save them turning non-performing assets (NPAs).
Apr 05, 2015, 13:31 PM IST
China March flash HSBC PMI contracts to 11-month low
Activity in China`s factory sector dipped to a 11-month low in March as new orders shrank, a private survey showed, signalling persistent weakness in the world`s second-largest economy that will likely fuel calls for more policy easing to support growth.
Mar 24, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
Bundesbank sees `strong` German growth in first half of 2015
The German economy, Europe`s biggest, will notch up "strong" growth in the first half of 2015, driven by robust exports and buoyant consumer spending, the German central bank or Bundesbank said Monday.
Mar 23, 2015, 16:43 PM IST
Rajan favours independent agency for managing govt debt
As a new agency takes shape for taking over public debt management role from RBI, Governor Raghuram Rajan today favoured keeping this entity independent of the government as well as the central bank to ensure fiscal discipline.
Mar 22, 2015, 18:51 PM IST
No disconnect between RBI and government: FM Jaitley
Jaitley, who addressed the RBI board on his proposals in Budget for 2015-16, said there have been regular interactions and the government often takes opinion and suggestions of the central bank.
Mar 22, 2015, 13:03 PM IST
Switzerland halves growth forecast as strong franc bites
Switzerland on Thursday halved its growth forecast for 2015 as the strong franc bit into the country`s exports, but the central bank said it was keeping its monetary policy unchanged.
Mar 19, 2015, 15:56 PM IST
Central Bank to raise Rs 1,617 cr by issuing equity to govt
Central Bank on Friday said that it will raise capital of Rs 1,617 crore by issuing equity shares to government on a preferential basis.
Feb 20, 2015, 23:28 PM IST
Draghi: Risk of ECB failing its mandate higher than six months ago
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the risk of the central bank not fulfilling its mandate of preserving price stability is higher now than half a year ago, underlining its readiness to act early this year should it become necessary.
Jan 02, 2015, 02:39 AM IST
Brazil to miss 2014 fiscal targets : Central bank
After enduring a fourth year of low growth, Brazil will miss its fiscal target for 2014 by a wide margin, its central bank said Monday.
Dec 30, 2014, 02:39 AM IST
Early end to regulatory forbearance may be the right step: RBI
The central bank's remark comes amidst banks asking for an extension of regulatory forbearance by one year.
Dec 29, 2014, 21:04 PM IST
RBI targeting inflation over medium term: Raghuram Rajan
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said the central bank would like to focus on medium-term inflation targeting and will not chase the short-term goals.
Dec 27, 2014, 18:07 PM IST
Russian inflation passes 10%
Russian inflation has climbed into double digits -- hitting 10.4 percent, data released Wednesday showed, indicating that prices could be growing faster than expected due to the depreciating ruble.
Dec 24, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
