Monetary policy decisions
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
CBRT slashes rates again as inflation enters single digits
Central bank makes further sizeable cut as inflation hits lowest level for over two years
Indonesia cuts rates for fourth time this year
More cuts possible but depend on Fed move and rupiah stability
MAS makes rare policy tweak amid slowing global economy
MAS targets slower appreciation of Singapore dollar, the first such easing in more than three years
Inflation in Mexico falls to target for first time since 2016
Minutes say officials acknowledge price increases are falling faster than previously anticipated
BoJ weighs further stimulus as tax hike bites
But central bank may be reluctant to add more stimulus while tax hike effects are uncertain
Trump has changed markets’ expectations of Fed’s moves – researchers
Goldman Sachs and NBER both study implications of Trump’s tweets on trade and the Fed
Bank of Uganda implements 100bp rate cut
Rate-setters think below-target inflation offers opportunity to support economic growth