Reuters has delivered unparalleled coverage in 2021 of the extraordinary actions taken by the world’s central bankers to limit the damage to their economies wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the efforts of several top economies – the U.S. in particular – face new threats: Inflation and the Delta variant. Fast, deep and always relevant, Reuters economics and central banks coverage spans the globe, with correspondents in the world’s capitals and financial centers consistently delivering market-sensitive exclusive news and insight from their numerous policymaking sources. Take a look at some recent highlights.
COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
EXCLUSIVE Fed’s Kaplan wants bond-buying taper to start soon and be gradual
EXCLUSIVE-Delta variant delaying Indonesia’s recovery, inflation pressures, rate hike – c.bank chief
EXCLUSIVE BOJ policymaker sees prospects of deeper debate on price goal this year
Fed now facing twin inflation, growth risks as virus jumps and supply chains falter
Lagarde tames her biggest ECB rebellion through compromise and attrition
Seven months and ticking, the case for keeping Powell as Fed chair builds
Exclusive: BOJ seen cutting this year’s growth forecast as COVID-19 curbs hurt outlook – sources
Analysis: A fine mess – Weak inflation prompts a global central bank reset
Exclusive: ECB policymakers at odds on inflation strategy, hope for September deal – sources
Analysis: As Fed taper looms, global central banks eye their own exits from stimulus
Exclusive: Fed will limit any overshoot of inflation target, Powell says
EXCLUSIVE ECB expects data to vindicate 1.85 trln euro purchasing scheme – policymaker