Monetary policy
Uruguay raises rates for first time in 18 months
Central bank says hike is ‘proactive’ measure to mitigate risk of inflationary pressures spilling over
Working group minutes: Central banks adopt scenario analysis
Approach is guiding institutions’ responses to Middle East war and El Niño
Peru unexpectedly holds rates amid rising inflation
BCRP maintaining ‘hawkish stance’ by leaving open possibility of rate adjustment, economist says
Iceland holds as economy slows
Central bank keeps policy rate at 8% in unanimous vote
Rising inflation prompts first RBI hike since 2023
Bank announces shift to calibrated tightening, with near-term rate cuts ‘off the table’
Pacific series: PNG’s governor on 40 years at the central bank and her plans for its future
Elizabeth Genia speaks about reaching remote communities, FX, green finance and leadership
Claudio Borio calls for revised monetary frameworks
Former BIS economist says central banks should tolerate mild deflation and aim for ‘nimbleness’
Now more important that inflation does not exceed target – Ueda
Reports say Japan’s central bank is preparing to state that price growth has hit 2%
Mexico’s monetary policy should remain tight, IMF says
Banxico should strengthen comms and limit government bond purchases to short end of curve, fund adds
Rising bond yields slow policy transmission – Lane
‘Second wave’ of energy inflation yet to ripple through to other prices, says ECB chief economist
Divergence from global cycles gives Asia policy room – Amro
Change may allow Asean+3 central banks to focus on domestic rather than global conditions, report says
People: Sarb appoints former World Bank economist to MPC
Plus appointments in Singapore and the Seychelles
Villeroy de Galhau rejects ‘populist’ critique of central banks
Independent institutions belong in driver’s seat ‘more than ever’, says former BdF governor
Africa’s central banks diverge as Zambia delivers major rate cut
Mozambique holds while Sierra Leone delivers second consecutive hike
Colombia delivers unexpected 25bp rate hike
Move marks ‘fourth consecutive policy surprise’ in tightening cycle, economist says
Canada fights stigma over standing liquidity facility
Deputy governor outlines new plans for repo operations and central clearing
Sri Lanka holds rates as inflation remains high
CBSL says medium-term expectations remain ‘broadly anchored’ around target
Fed should avoid communicating without a framework – Musalem
St Louis Fed president outlines his preferred view of monetary policy comms
China unveils targeted rate cut and mortgage subsidies
PBoC eases policy for infrastructure lenders and ups support for tech innovation
ECB should become global lender of last resort – report
Academics put forward policy recommendations to further internationalise euro
Bank of Jamaica hikes rates by 50bp
Central bank says escalating geopolitical tensions and El Niño are driving inflationary pressures
BoJ minutes show calls for faster rate hikes
Board member said focus of monetary policy had shifted towards capping price rises at June meeting
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