Interest rates
China to continue ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy in 2026
PBoC plans to work with other agencies in effort to boost consumption
US policies could create challenges for MAS – Amro report
Singaporean central bank confident risks from possible capital inflows can be managed with existing tools
Fed cuts by 25bp amid another three-way split on FOMC
Miran votes for deeper cut, and Goolsbee and Schmid opt to hold, as experts point to stagflation risks
Ueda says BoJ’s long-term rates have risen ‘somewhat rapidly’
Japan’s central bank will purchase government bonds if yields continue to rise, governor says
12 angry members: why dissent is growing on the FOMC
Hardening views on wisdom of further cuts mean committee’s next meeting is unlikely to be harmonious
BoJ to tighten policy if economic projections hold, says Ueda
Governor says economy increasingly likely to realise bank’s baseline projections
Hedge funds cut BoJ bets after torrid year in yen rates
Dealers see lighter positioning after shock October election saw more than $300m of losses, compounding April’s pain
BoJ board member says rate hikes should continue
Noguchi calls for cautious approach to ensure inflation target is met
‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair
Acting chair Rodger Finlay steps into position permanently ahead of new governor taking office
South Korea holds policy as expected
Economists expect decision to mark end of easing cycle
RBNZ’s 25bp cut marks end of easing cycle, say economists
Bank says economic activity picked up after policy fell to lowest point in more than three years
Nigeria holds rates at 27% despite easing inflation
Governor says exit from FATF grey list and outlook upgrade will boost capital inflows
South Africa cuts by 25bp, citing lower prices ahead
Sarb brings policy rate to 6.75% in first decision since government lowered inflation target
Experts see Japan’s PM having limited impact on BoJ independence
Takaichi’s hints on policy direction have precedent in Abenomics, former bank officials say
Indonesia holds rates, with analysts expecting December cut
Central bank says decision will maintain stability of rupiah and strengthen policy transmission
Iceland makes 25bp cut amid mortgage market turmoil
Decision comes after court ruling forces lenders to tighten terms of home loans on offer
BoE paper highlights ‘cost-of-carry’ channel of monetary policy
High inventory levels can boost transmission, authors say
IMF sees room for further easing in Thailand
Country’s household debt challenges compounded by other shocks, mission head says
QE will have long-term fiscal benefits, Bailey tells Treasury
BoE analysis addresses criticism that taxpayers paying for unconventional monetary policy
Zambia cuts rates for first time in five years
Inflation eases as high global copper prices boost exports and strengthen local currency
What lies beneath China’s SDR proposal?
Experts discuss whether the PBoC’s vision for an SDR-led international monetary system would represent a ‘monetary straitjacket’ or an ideal ‘dollar replacement’