Monetary policy decisions
RBNZ halts tightening cycle
Central bank says policy rate will need to remain at a “restrictive” level for some time
Bank of Israel halts tightening cycle
Central bank signals it could raise rates further if inflation does not continue falling
RBA keeps policy rate steady
Decision comes after Australia’s inflation slows in May
Rates round-up: Colombian central bank holds at 13.25%
Dominican Republic cuts rates, while other central banks in the region stay on hold
Kenya hikes 100 basis points at unplanned meeting
New governor says unexpected rise in inflation made rate increase necessary
Riksbank raises rates and signals further tightening
Swedish central bank accelerates government bond sales and is looking to hedge currency risk
SBP reverses course and hikes rates 100bp
State Bank of Pakistan raises key rate in emergency session as IMF deadline looms
Bank of Mexico holds rates again
Board says rates will remain at current level “for an extended period”
Africa: Rate rises for DRC and Namibia, but Zimbabwe says no
DRC and Namibia react to high inflation as expert says Zimbabwe is suffering hyperinflation
Latin America: Brazil holds rates despite president’s attack
Chilean board also holds policy, while Costa Rica cuts after inflation goes below target
Switzerland and Norway raise rates
Norges Bank expects further increases while SNB does not rule them out
BoE makes surprise 50bp rate increase
Central bank to review modelling framework after repeated forecast errors
State Bank of Vietnam cuts interest rates
Move comes after government’s call on the central bank to support businesses and economic growth
BoJ sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy
Japan’s inflation has exceeded 2% target for a year, but central bank is unconvinced it is sustainable
ECB raises rates again and signals more tightening
Tight labour market and core inflation surprises have driven forecasts higher, Lagarde says
Fed holds policy rate steady
Powell says conditions for lower inflation are coming into place, and July will be a “live meeting”
Pakistan holds rates despite high inflation
Reserves resume fall as balance of payments crisis continues
RBI holds rate despite stubborn inflation
Policy-makers hint at need for further tightening as inflation stays above target
RBA raises interest rate to 11-year high
Governor Philip Lowe signals further rate hikes may be needed
Dominican Republic cuts key rate by 50bp
Central bank expects headline inflation will have returned to target in May
Thailand’s central bank raises interest rate for sixth consecutive time
Central bank highlights upside risks to inflation amid economy recovery
Sarb raises rates and warns of worsening economy
Central bank cuts growth forecast and says long-term inflation expectations are rising
Nigerian MPC continues tightening
Official figures show slight rise in inflation as pressure on currency continues
Iceland raises rates 125bp to head off ‘wage-price spiral’
MPC orders largest increase in two-year tightening cycle as inflation remains near 10%