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Safe-Haven Korea? - Spillover Effects from UMPs
Ree, Jack; Choi, Seoeun - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
We examine how Korea’s capital flows and trade have been affected by the quantitative easing (QE) of the United … in the world market for trade. We find that QE had little direct impact on capital flows to Korea, and tapering is … the exchange rate spillover from QQME to Korea has been limited both on trade and capital flow fronts. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142093
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Central Bank Balances and Reserve Requirements
Gray, Simon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
Most central banks oblige depository institutions to hold minimum reserves against their liabilities, predominantly in the form of balances at the central bank. The role of these reserve requirements has evolved significantly over time. The overlay of changing purposes and practices has the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008839356
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Japan; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that on the back of new policy framework, growth in Japan accelerated sharply in early 2013. First quarter GDP growth rose to 4.1 percent (seasonally adjusted annual rate) after two quarters of stagnation. Rising equity values stimulated consumption,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244552
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Myanmar; 2013 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that recent economic developments in Myanmar have been positive. Growth is estimated to have risen to 6½ percent in FY2012/13 (April–May), driven by gas production, construction and services while inflation climbed to 4.7 percent in March...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244604
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Republic of Latvia; Ex Post Evaluation of Exceptional Access Under the 2008 Stand-By Arrangement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The IMF has approved an exceptional access Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The program is part of a coordinated international effort that has improved financial and economic stability. By early 2008, the fast growth has leveled off but severe vulnerabilities turned the slowdown into a crisis....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244780
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Myanmar; Staff-Monitored Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
macroeconomic stability, which will help boost competitiveness and trade. A consistent monetary policy framework and containing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244938
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Switzerland; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Article IV Consultation discusses the IMF Executive Board’s assessment of economic developments and policies in Switzerland. With the exchange rate floor in place for more than one year, the Swiss economy has been relatively stable. Although overall export growth is weak, the external...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245199
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Iraq; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This staff report on Iraq’s 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights economic policies and development. Risks to the macroeconomic outlook remain high. The risks can translate into lower oil revenues, deterioration in the fiscal position, pressures to use Central Bank of Iraq reserves for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245800
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Russian Federation: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the impact of the adoption of inflation targeting (IT) on exchange rate volatility in Russian Federation. Russia has seen an increase in exchange rate volatility during the past few years compared with the period before the global financial crisis, as the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245826
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Two Targets, Two Instruments; Monetary and Exchange Rate Policies in Emerging Market Economies
Ostry, Jonathan David; Ghosh, Atish R.; Chamon, Marcos - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
Staff Discussion Notes showcase the latest policy-related analysis and research being developed by individual IMF staff and are published to elicit comment and to further debate. These papers are generally brief and written in nontechnical language, and so are aimed at a broad audience...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245887