Central Bank News: Monetary Policy Week in Review - 14 May 2011

"The past week saw monetary policy decisions announced by 12 different central banks around the world.  Those that increased interest rates were: Azerbaijan +25bps to 5.25% Poland +25bps to 4.25% Norway +25bps to 2.25% Peru +25bps to 4.25% andChile +50bps to 5.00%.  Meanwhile Ghana was the only country that eased policy, cutting rates 50bps to 13.00%.  Those that held rates unchanged were: