Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.
BOJ Holds Steady on Rates as Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its key interest rate steady at 0.5% on Wednesday, choosing to carefully assess the impact of potential US tariff hikes on Japan's export-dependent economy.The decision, while widely expected, comes as global slowdown fears, fueled by US President Donald Trump'
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect
If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.
Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, central bank minutes show
Thailand's economy is seen growing slightly more than 2.5% this year, minutes of the Bank of Thailand's February 26 monetary policy meeting showed on Wednesday.
Monetary Policy Radar preview: Federal Reserve’s March meeting
The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold rates at Wednesday’s FOMC meeting as it gets to grips with an outlook of lower growth and higher inflation. The start of Donald Trump’s tariff campaign at ...
Monetary Policy Radar preview: Bank of Japan’s March meeting
The Bank of Japan is set to hold the benchmark rate at the current level of 0.5 per cent on Wednesday.
Spain’s Lure for Digital Nomads Is Boosting the Economy, Central Bank Chief Says
Spain’s economy is getting a boost thanks to the country’s attractiveness for remote workers, according to central bank chief Jose Luis Escriva.
BOJ's tightening campaign gets help from Trump and unions
The concerted efforts by the government, the BOJ, the unions and businesses to raise wages have provided relative stability to the Japanese economy at a time of heightened economic uncertainty ...
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics president ...
Will the Federal Reserve speed up US interest rate cuts this year?
Investors will focus on the Federal Reserve’s outlook for the US economy when the central bank finishes its two-day meeting to set interest rates on Wednesday. Markets overwhelmingly expect borrowing ...
BOJ Expected to Hold Rates Steady, Weigh Risks of Trump's Trade War
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting next week, as policymakers grapple with the growing economic risks posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating trade war, specifically his recent imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed
On the surface, February's inflation data released this week brought some encouraging news.
Trump economic policy is a tragedy for U.S. economy, says French central banker
Current economic developments in the United States under the Trump administration are a negative shock for the global economy but above all for the U.S. economy, French European Central Bank (ECB) ...
Fed seen on course for June start to 2025 rate cuts after data
The Federal Reserve is seen restarting interest-rate cuts in June, traders bet on Tuesday, as government data showed U.S. producer prices were unexpectedly flat last month and weekly jobless claims ...
BOJ Is Said to Have Good Reasons to Oppose Bond Market Action
Bank of Japan officials see several reasons against intervening in the bond market even after benchmark yields hit the highest level since 2008, according to people familiar with the matter, ...
BOJ Is Said to See Good Reasons to Oppose Bond Market Action
Bank of Japan officials see several reasons against intervening in the bond market even after benchmark yields hit the highest level since 2008, according to people familiar with the matter, ...
Rising tail risks in monetary policy forecasts
It is becoming ever harder to forecast monetary policy, and my colleagues at Monetary Policy Radar are having to operate in the fog of war (which, tragically, is only half metaphorically intended).
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations
Consider several rounds of impending tariffs ostensibly to come, all at different dates — Mexico and Canada, aluminium and steel, reciprocal tariffs, tariffs on the EU. Consider also retaliations such ...
China’s new financial captain faces tough mission
Attentive Chinese investors realised something unusual was happening on February 14. Dozens of listed firms simultaneously dispatched a circular announcing they had a new shareholder: Central Huijin.
Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks
Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.
Central banks slip into the shadows
Central banks have long been the lead policy actors in world markets and economies, but they are stepping back into supporting roles as governments grab the limelight.
Japan must fix 'misunderstanding' it is manipulating yen, says ex-BOJ chief Kuroda
Japan must fix "any misunderstanding" held by U.S. President Donald Trump that its central bank was intentionally weakening the yen with monetary policy, former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda ...
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.
US economy as it happened: Powell says Fed not in ‘hurry’ to cut rates after weaker-than-forecast jobs figures
US stocks dipped in mid-morning trade in New York, with the S&P 500 down 0.6 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite off 0.7 per cent. Consumer cyclicals, which perform well when growth is good, were the ...
'Very concerned' about Europe's struggling economy, European Central Bank policymaker Centeno says
On Thursday, the ECB had revised its gross domestic product expectations for the euro area lower.
Powell offers message of confidence in US economic strength
The Fed will continue to watch and wait as it assesses policies on trade, immigration, government spending and regulation ...
Federal Reserve chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell played down concerns over US growth after U-turns by Donald Trump’s administration, disappointing jobs numbers and a tumultuous week in financial markets.
Fed's Williams: Data points to stable inflation expectations
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Friday that so far there’s no evidence that inflation expectations are starting to run into any form of trouble.