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IMF chief says low inflation can hit European growth
IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned that low inflation could damage growth in Europe and urged the European Central Bank to maintain a flexible policy.
19 July 2014
Japan tax hike boosts inflation, hurts spending in May
Inflation hit a three-decade high and unemployment dipped further in Japan, data showed Friday, as the government's bid to jumpstart the economy takes hold, even as analysts warned it was too early for celebrations.
27 June 2014
Kazakhstan's economy benefits from devaluation: Kelimbetov
National Bank Chairman Kairat Kelimbetov declared that the economy of Kazakhstan responded positively to the recent 20% devaluation of the Tenge.
14 May 2014
German inflation hits three-year low in March
The rate of inflation in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, fell to its lowest level in more than three years in March, official final data showed on Friday.
11 April 2014
Possible inflation risks: National Bank
In view of the devaluation of the national currency - the tenge, the central bank of Kazakhstan believes that escalation of inflation is quite possible.
15 February 2014
Australia inflation jumps, dashes rate cut hopes
Australian inflation rose by a stronger-than-expected 1.2 percent in the July-September period compared to the previous quarter.
23 October 2013
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank seeks to maintain inflation within 6-8%
Despite the lingering uncertainty of the global economy, Kazakhstan’s economy has been stable, with the GDP growing 5.1% in the H1 2013. The annual inflation stands at 5.9%: Economy Minister.
25 July 2013
Kazakhstan to retain inflation at 6-8 percent
Kazakhstan National Bank has approved the Key Monetary Policies of Kazakhstan for 2013.
17 February 2013
Kazakhstan National Bank's 2013 inflation and GDP forecasts
According to Kazakhstan National Bank, the country’s inflation will stay within 6-8 percent, while the GDP growth may reach 6 percent.
10 January 2013
IMF's Argentina censure motion set for late January
The International Monetary Fund said Monday its executive board is unlikly to consider until late January any possible action against Argentina for failing to supply accurate economic data.
18 December 2012
President Nazarbayev calls to spend within capacities to bring the budget deficit to its possible minimum
We need a favorable tax regime to support industrial production, new technologies and overall industrialization efforts: President Nazarbayev.
14 December 2012
Kazakhstan government forecasts 7% economic growth in 2013-2017
Despite of the escalating crisis in Europe and staggering economic growth in the EU and the U.S., Kazakhstan is maintaining a progressive economic development: Akhmetov.
11 October 2012
Kazakhstan National Bank slashes key rate
The step is related to slowing down in the annual inflation in Kazakhstan: National Bank.
07 August 2012
Annual inflation rate may be below 6% at the end of 2012: National Bank Governor
He noted that the lowest inflation rate since 1999 is bolstered by a number of factors, including somewhat decreasing prices for foodstuffs and crude oil.
04 July 2012
Kazakhstan Central Bank may further slash its key rate to 5.25-5.5%
There is a clear signal that both cost of borrowed money and interest rates on loans should be lowered: Central Bank Governor.
07 June 2012
Central Bank Governor does not rule out the key rate may be further slashed in May
Earlier the Bank decided to set the key rate at 6.5% starting from April 1, which is the lowest rate ever.
28 April 2012
Annual inflation reached its 14-year lowest in Kazakhstan
12-month inflation rate in Kazakhstan has reached its 14-year minimum as of April 2012: Marchenko.
11 April 2012
National Bank slashes key rate
In April the key rate could be slashed even further if the inflation rate remains at the current level: National Bank’s Governor
14 February 2012
Kazakhstan is harnessing inflation within set limits
Inflation in Kazakhstan remains within the planned range: Minister.
02 December 2011
Kazakhstan capable of maintaining stability of the national currency: Central Bank Head
According to him, Kazakhstan’s exporters are in a better position than their Russian counterparts.
22 September 2011