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Putting greater emphasis on quantitative tightening would be an important sign of independence
Not even the central bank has a clear idea
Monetary policy adjustment is likely to bring more volatility and uncertainty to markets
Markets on edge as US central bank looks to trim bond holdings that have ballooned in past two years
Germany’s benchmark 10-year government bonds have borne negative yields for almost three years
Headline inflation dips slightly, but energy costs still rising at double-digit pace
Policymakers everywhere are out of sync with the past.
In misjudging the risk of rising prices, the Fed gave markets a profitable 2021 but more difficult year ahead
Forecasters polled by FT foresee extended period of purchases in contrast to other central banks
Consumer sentiment, inflation and patchy pattern of damage all pose threat to recovery
Price growth is most frequently cited risk for economic performance in 2022, along with Covid
Institution faces mounting pressure after stand-offs with lawmakers and López Obrador
More volatility ahead is the reasonable expectation for markets
President believes that lower interest rates will reduce inflation and boost capital flows
In an almost simultaneous change of heart, policymakers are moving to raise rates and ditch crisis support
Market is more worried about rate rises that the potential economic impact of Omicron
US, UK and eurozone central banks adopt varying but reasonable approaches
A higher debt burden in the financial system has institutionalised instability
Borrowing costs increase from 0.1% as central bank highlights inflation risk
Erdogan announces pay boost just hours after central bank cuts rates, sending lira to new low
Central bank will boost other bond-buying scheme next year to avoid ‘brutal transition’
US central bank crystallises stimulus withdrawal plans as prices rise and job market recovers
Rapid spread of Omicron coronavirus variant cited as the reason for further caution by MPC
Candidacy likely to spark debate over monetary policy independence and oversight of sovereign wealth fund
New coronavirus variant means the outlook is still too confused for first rate rise
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