Bloomberg Colombia’s central bank voted unanimously to reject arguments for more stimulus, ending the split between board members seen at the previous two monetary policy meetings. The bank held its key interest rate at a record low of 1.75% for a sixth straight month, in line with expectations. At the December and January meetings, a minority of two policy makers ...

Bloomberg Bank of Korea (BOK) governor Lee Ju-yeol said he expects faster inflation and economic growth this year, but dismissed the view that the central bank needs to tighten policy early to tackle rising financial risks. In comments, Lee pointed to improving exports and investment, along with an extra budget pending parliamentary approval, as factors likely to drive economic growth ...

Bloomberg With confidence growing that a recovery is just around the corner in the UK, divisions are hardening at the Bank of England (BOE) over how the economy will unfold. Those splits were on display in a series of appearances by members of the Monetary Policy Committee. They pit BOE Chief Economist Andy Haldane, who believes Britain is set for ...