Monetary Policy
Czech Republic raises rates in split vote
Governor says decision, reached by 4–3 majority, is ‘fine-tuning’ to curb inflation expectations
Brazil ends easing cycle following Lula’s election win
Resistance to addressing imbalances could risk ‘perennial debate’ on fiscal dominance, says economist
Riksbank delivers first rate hike in three years
Central bank cites rising costs stemming from conflict-driven supply disruptions
ECB says no options ‘off the table’ on green dual rates
French parliamentary report claims cheaper lending for transition projects needs no treaty change
RBA tightens policy to 18-year high
Governor says hike targets domestically driven inflation rather than direct effects of oil price rises
Colombia holds rates and shores up reserves by $2bn
Central bank says move to purchase dollars from government ensures it can weather potential shocks
China sets overnight rate as benchmark in de facto easing
Analysts see greater transparency but expect lower rate to have limited impact on lending
Bahamian economy faces ‘elevated’ downside risks – Rolle
FX reserves more than adequate to support currency’s US dollar peg, central bank governor says
BoJ says 2% inflation target has been met as it holds policy
Pause comes as central bank speeds up timeframe for ETF selloff from 112 years to 43
ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
Botswana holds, while Namibia hikes to protect currency peg
Southern African neighbours diverge as inflation takes different directions
Pacific series: Solomon Islands governor on reform amid political uncertainty
Luke Forau speaks about how Article IVs could be improved in the Pacific while addressing financial inclusion, CBDCs, conflict economics and more
Fed holds rates as Warsh cuts number of meetings
Cook and Hammack push for 25bp hike as chair announces strategy-focused meetings with no policy decisions
Bank of Canada tightens policy for first time in a year
Macklem says governing council made ‘tricky’ decision to hike rather than hold
RBNZ delivers surprise hold in split decision
Quarter point hike voted down by 4-3 as all board members agree tightening is likely to be needed
Inflation fears prompt Pakistan to tighten policy by 50bp
Although price growth has eased slightly, it remains well above 5–7% target range
RBA’s Hunter indicates more tightening likely
Deputy governor says inflation fight ‘not quite’ over yet following four rate hikes this year
Arcontech enhances central banks’ market‑sensitive data publishing with end-to-end encryption
Monetary policy decisions and auction results are safeguarded against cyber security threats.
CBRT cuts main rate to 36%
Governor blames stalling disinflation on supply-side pressures
Philippines tightens more than expected as inflation bites
BSP expects price growth to remain high next year due to oil prices and El Niño effects
BoK delivers hawkish hold
Shin says previous hikes provided room for pause, though tightening would continue amid heightened inflation