Monetary policy
Kenya cuts benchmark rate to 10%
Central bank says easing necessary to boost lending to private sector and stimulate growth
New Zealand makes rate cut in response to tariffs
RBNZ eases policy by 25bp and points to trade war’s downside risks to growth
RBNZ extends acting governor’s term
Christian Hawkesby to remain in place for six months while board looks for permanent governor
‘Declaring war on the world economy’: economists react to Trump tariffs
Early estimates point to stagflation in US, as tariffs hit highest level since early 20th century
Do Trump/Doge materially threaten the Federal Reserve?
Experts weigh in on the danger levels for the US central bank, including whether it is overstaffed
Nabiullina: still Putin’s most effective general
Even Russia’s enemies say its central bank governor has played a bad hand well. But for how much longer?
LatAm policy transmission matches historical norm – paper
Pass-through stronger in consumer and corporate lending, Bank of Spain study finds
Central banks report high levels of independence
Institutions across regions and income groups report significant autonomy from political interference
Kganyago continues push to lower Sarb inflation target
Economists back South Africa’s central bank governor, but finance minister remains sceptical
Australia moves forward with ‘ample reserves’ framework
RBA raises price of short-term repo and encourages lenders to recycle liquidity in private markets
Colombia holds rates amid government pressure for cuts
Banrep board divided after three new members join; country’s president says decision “unacceptable”
Over 40% of central banks lack formal recapitalisation agreement
Ten banks were recapitalised in the past year
Ghana raises rates to 28% despite fall in inflation
Central bank also points to credit risks in banking sector
Some central banks report pressure to change monetary policy
Central banks mention financial and political factors impacting independence
ECB monetary policy spills over to US – Chicago Fed study
Resulting appreciation of dollar causes US leveraged loan investors to demand more compensation
Ethiopia holds rates to tame inflation
Central bank says it aims to reduce figure from 15% to single digits in “medium term”
Hungary holds rates amid continuing upside risks to inflation
MNB points to geopolitical and trade uncertainty in explaining first policy decision under new governor
PBoC tweaks lending facility as framework reform continues
Chinese central bank phases out MLF’s role in monetary policy by allowing dynamic pricing
BIS paper links long-term rates decline to FOMC meetings
Study finds 70% of drop in rates in G10 countries is due to market moves close to Fed meetings
Turkey raises overnight lending rate in emergency move
Central bank tries to protect lira after opposition figure’s arrest triggers fall in currency
Iceland and Switzerland cut rates, while Sweden holds
Central banks highlight global developments and high levels of uncertainty
Central Banking Awards 2025: final winners announced
Last group of awards includes governor of the year and lifetime achievement
FOMC holds rates amid uncertainty and stagflation risks
Fed chair Jay Powell says inertia also a factor as committee opts for caution