Inflation
India maintains wait-and-see approach with rates hold
RBI’s governor says effects of previous easing cycle and US tariffs have yet to play out
Australia leaves policy rate unchanged, as expected
Governor says policy a little restrictive, while RBA notes slightly higher-than-forecast inflation data
BoJ’s Noguchi says need to adjust rate increasing ‘more than ever’
Member of central bank’s policy board says Japan on way to achieving 2% inflation target
Banxico cuts rates by 25bp to 7.5%
Mexican central bank follows in Fed’s footsteps and signals intent for more easing
Central Europe’s central banks hold rates
Switzerland, Czech Republic and Hungary keep policy steady
Nigeria lowers rates after three-year hiking cycle
Central bank says disinflation gives it room for cuts to support economic recovery
Riksbank cuts rates, teases end to QT in December
Swedish central bank says uptick in inflation is transitory
Eurozone consumers shifted habits after tariffs – ECB survey
More financially literate citizens stopped buying US goods, consumer expectations survey shows
Sarb pauses easing cycle as inflation ticks up
Bank cautiously optimistic about growth, but wary of expectations becoming unanchored
BoJ holds policy as expected and plans to sell ETF and J-Reit assets
Two board members vote for hike, but all agree on sales that economists say will help normalise policy
Bank of Ghana makes higher-than-expected rate cut
Central bank strikes bullish tone over prospects for economic growth and reduction in inflation
Norges Bank continues easing campaign with another 25bp cut
Central bank governor strikes hawkish tone, highlights increasing productivity
BoE holds rates and slows QT
Maturity profile shortened as Bailey aims to avoid disrupting gilt markets
Brazil holds rates at 15% with hawkish guidance
Rate-setters say they would “not hesitate to resume” hiking cycle if necessary
Fed eases by 25bp as concerns grow over US labour market
Experts differ over impact of tariffs on inflation and unemployment
BI makes third surprise cut as lawmakers mull its mandate
Bank says 25bp easing aimed at promoting growth, pledges further monetary-fiscal policy alignment
Russia eases by 100bp in third consecutive rate cut
Governor says decision was warranted by falls in both inflation and economic activity
IMF model links banks’ liquidity and capital adequacy rules
Lenders balance liquidity and solvency risk, paper says
Canada set to cut rates, given soft labour market – economists
Concerns over rising unemployment outweigh stagflation risks, say experts
Bar for going back into negative rates is high – SNB chair
Schlegel says impact on pensions and savers means caution would be warranted
DNB calls for ‘structural solutions’ to varying eurozone inflation
Rebalancing effect of eurozone’s uniform monetary policy is “slow and incomplete”, central bank says
Poland cuts rates by 25 basis points
Economy continues to grow thanks to domestic demand, central bank says
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Some see dismissal of statistics agency chief as an assault on US institutional integrity; for others it offers a chance to throw off outdated methods
Malaysia holds policy after sanguine economic forecasts
Central bank says trade uncertainties remain but have abated somewhat