monetary policy
The IMF's prescription for Honduras Monday, July 19, 2010 Gradual increase in exchange rate flexibility, supported by fiscal consolidation, wage moderation, and a prudent monetary policy.
Costa Rica Considers Dollarization Monday, July 5, 2010 The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly is to review a proposed law that “will protect the purchasing power of Costa Rican salaries and pensions”.
From Currency Bands to Floating Currency Tuesday, June 8, 2010 In its Inflation Report for May 2010, the Central Bank of Costa Rica announced the gradual shift from the existing current currency bands system to a flotation regime.
Nobody Wants to Dollarize In Guatemala Tuesday, June 8, 2010 In a strange unanimity, government officials agree with independent economic analysts: dollarization is inconvenient for Guatemala.
Costa Rica Currency Surge ‘Worrisome,’ Says Future Vice President Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Luis Liberman, Costa Rican Vice President-Elect, said the rally in the nation’s currency is “worrisome”.
Update on Guatemala’s Monetary Policy Tuesday, May 4, 2010 A report by “Mirador Monetario” analyzes if the country has met the inflation targets set by the Monetary Board (Central Bank).
Friday, April 9, 2010 The recent increase in the value of the Costa Rican colon versus the dollar is worrisome, not only because there are no clear reasons to explain it, but also because it would be hard to contain it without causing greater problems. BCCR Could Intervene More in Currency Market Costa Rica Currency Surge ‘Worrisome,’ Says Future Vice President
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 The public finances of Costa Rica went rapidly from surplus to a 4% deficit, with negative outlook.
Monday, April 5, 2010 As in Orwell’s fable, Central Banks assume the task of deciding who, among equals, “is more equal than others”.
Hondurans must tighten their belt Friday, March 26, 2010 IMF advices: contain current spending, especially the wage bill, and strengthen the finances of public enterprises, public pension funds, and municipalities. |
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