Monetary policy decisions
South Africa surprises markets with rate cut
Sarb reduces interest rates by 25 basis points to 6.25%
Turkish central bank makes fourth rate cut in six months
Central bank has reduced rates by 850 basis points since president dismissed last governor
Markets surge as PBoC cuts RRR
Cut designed to support the flagging economy; PBoC insists it is retaining “sound” policy
Bank of Mexico cuts again as growth remains sluggish
Board says economic weakness is likely to persist
Riksbank abandons negative rates
Swedish central bank increases repo rate by 25 basis points, but two board members dissent
BoE holds rate, but two officials vote for cut
Policy-makers note gloomy backdrop and signs that the labour market is “loosening”
Turkish central bank slashes rates for fourth time straight
Move was larger than many had expected, and comes as inflation re-enters double digits
Brazil lowers rates to record-low 4.5%
Weak growth requires interest rates “below the structural level”, says the central bank
FOMC calls halt to cutting cycle
Unanimous decision keeps rates on hold; Powell signals no move likely for some time
Brazil likely to end easing cycle with 50bp rate cut
Record-low rates will suffice to boost growth in 2020; inflation up on weaker real
RBI on hold despite weak growth and inflation
Committee votes unanimously to wait for more data despite seeing “space for future action”
Chilean MPC abandons easing plans amid political unrest
Currency fell sharply in November following prolonged street protests
Kenya cuts rates on anchored inflation and tight fiscal outlook
Central bank reduces bank rate by 50 basis points to 8.5%
China trims new benchmark rate amid inflation dilemma
PBoC cuts one-year benchmark rates again, but surging inflation remains an issue
Bank of Mexico implements third rate cut of easing cycle
Divided board decides to lower key rate by 25bp to 7.5%; two board members voted for a 50bp cut
Egypt slashes rates by further 100bp
Sharp drop in inflation prompts easing by monetary policy committee
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to record low
Bank of Thailand cuts rate to all-time low and relaxes forex rules
Hong Kong cuts interest rates as economy enters recession
Commercial banks cut lending rates for the first time since 2008, as economy contracts sharply
Brazil cuts rates to new record low as inflation drops
Rater-setters reduce key Selic rate by 50 basis points to 5%
Fed reduces rates but signals pause
Current stance of policy “likely to remain appropriate” to sustain moderate expansion, Powell says
Bank of Canada on hold but watching economy’s ‘resilience’
Governing council says economy is likely to be “tested” by trade conflict and uncertainty
Chile cuts rates again following weeks of protests
Below-target inflation requires more monetary stimulus, says the central bank
‘Never give up’: Draghi holds final monetary policy meeting
Outgoing ECB president says council issued a call for unity
Fed expands daily repo operations
Recent auctions show banks still have a strong demand for liquidity following last month’s rate spike