Ghana’s central bank has faced criticism for its role in the country’s economic crisis.
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Monetary policy can be wielded as a tool to boost an economy around election time, which explains why politicians want to have a say on it.
Spikes in inflation are often blamed on government borrowing to deliver cash handouts. But it’s more complicated than that. The real issue lies in borrowing without a plan to balance the books.
Both should work hand in hand to ensure the best outcomes for the economy as a whole. But they operate quite differently.
Investors, homebuyers and central bankers all have reason to be irritated by the latest data, and inflation isn’t licked just yet. But the numbers also show reason for optimism.
New Zealand’s history of inflation, recessions and unemployment offer clues to what might happen next. Coupled with global events, the outlook is not promising.
Every time the Reserve Bank has pushed up interest rates in order to take money out of the system, it’s also been putting money in, in a way it didn’t use to.
Raising interest rates can’t stop Japan’s currency from sinking to a record low.
Turkey’s central bank has raised interest rates in a much-needed reversal from years of unorthodox economic policy.
Several conditions must be met to ensure the successful launch and operation of a multilateral currency.
The central bank is ‘really in risk management mode,’ its chairman said.
Why is monetary policy outside the realm of politics? What are the social ramifications of our current monetary policy system? What alternatives exist?
Complaints that our recommendations would weaken the Reserve Bank governor ignore the fact that outsiders already control the board. We just want them do it better.
Interest rate rises have an uneven effect depending on your savings, living conditions and stage of life.
To encourage the widespread use of eNaira, Nigeria will have to fix its infrastructure, train financial services staff and ensure data privacy for users.
Tax cuts could help reduce inflation without destabilising the banking sector and piling the pressure on mortgage holders
Nigeria’s new foreign exchange policy promises to discourage rent-seeking, attract foreign investment, boost exports and prevent the dollarisation of the economy but consistency is key to success.
AI tools could help you to learn more about investing in shares and other financial markets – but it’s not a perfect solution.
These include the establishment of a separate Monetary Policy Board and Governance Board, aimed at making both decision-making and governance arrangements as effective as possible
Crises fueled by bank runs, starting with the Great Depression, have had something in common: Unexpected changes spur bank failures, followed by general panic and then large-scale economic distress.
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