Monetary policy decisions
Uruguay raises rates for first time in 18 months
Central bank says hike is ‘proactive’ measure to mitigate risk of inflationary pressures spilling over
China unveils targeted rate cut and mortgage subsidies
PBoC eases policy for infrastructure lenders and ups support for tech innovation
Bank of Jamaica hikes rates by 50bp
Central bank says escalating geopolitical tensions and El Niño are driving inflationary pressures
Australia tightens interest rates to 15-year high
RBA’s fourth hike of 2026 targets inflation as governor says further increases are on the table
Switzerland, Sweden and Hungary hold rates, Norway hikes
Four European central banks announce monetary policy decisions
Indonesia holds and enacts new measures to protect rupiah value
Damayanti’s first rate decision as governor comes as BI and HKMA advance payments co-operation
Brazil cuts for fifth consecutive time ahead of elections
Fed hike not an ‘outright impediment’ for BCB to continue loosening, economist says
Taiwan holds, with inflation expected to fall next year
Central bank says growth exceeded expectations as AI-driven demand continues
Increasingly uncertain outlook prompts Pakistan to hold
Inflation rises but fiscal consolidation is above target, central bank says
Turkey holds rates for fifth consecutive meeting
Expert says conditions are ‘falling into place’ for rate cut next month
Peru holds as inflation risks from Middle East war loom large
Central bank also cites El Niño climate phenomenon as upside risk to price growth
Chile holds amid weak growth and rising inflation
Quarter-point hikes expected in December and March next year, economist says
Bank of Canada extends rate hold as trade war intensifies
Macklem says surprise uptick in growth is fragile thanks to new US tariffs and high petrol prices
New Zealand tightens policy as inflation remains above target
RBNZ says currently ‘lacklustre’ growth likely to accelerate after carrying out expected hike
Botswana keeps rates steady, Rwanda hikes by 50bp
Rising inflation drives east African nation to raise bank rate to highest level since 2009
Tonga holds rates amid ongoing monetary policy reform
Pacific island’s central bank says inflation is running hot due to external price shocks
Philippines tightens policy as inflation fight continues
Analysts believe decision marks end of BSP’s current policy cycle
BoK delivers second consecutive rate hike
Central bank forecasts stronger growth as inflation remains above target
Paraguay holds rates for sixth time in a row
Central bank expects inflation, currently below target, to gradually increase to 3.3% by end of year
Jamaica and Uruguay hold rates
Central banks cite deteriorating geopolitical tensions and extreme weather as upside inflation risks
Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia and Uganda all hold rates
Expert says El Niño weather event likely to drive greater rate variability in 2027