Monetary policy
RBNZ survey respondents expect bank to cut policy rate
Business leaders and forecasters also expect weaker inflation in New Zealand over medium term
India holds policy, thus ending easing cycle
Central bank leaves rate at 5.5%, citing lower inflation and continued risks from US tariffs
Vietnam asks lenders to reduce interest rates
Central bank says lower rates are needed to support country’s growth target
China analysts expect moderate rate cuts in H2
PBoC mirrors politburo stance in mid-year meeting while eyeing further internationalisation of yuan
South Africa’s central bank denies reducing inflation target
Sarb says it is targeting bottom of existing 3–6% range, after reports it had bypassed Treasury
Monetary policy alone will not solve Korea’s problems – paper
Study calls for structural changes to tackle ageing population, high debt and low growth
Book notes: Inflation, by Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli
An accessible explainer about the narratives surrounding inflation – and who it benefits
Ageing societies limit monetary policy space – BoK study
“Super aged” populations cut growth and inflation, and weaken banking sector, authors say
More independent central banks take on greater risk – ECB paper
Low rates, tighter fiscal policy and good growth accompanied by higher risk-taking on balance sheets
BoJ holds policy and ups inflation expectations
Japan’s central bank says growth likely to slow then pick up again after tariffs’ effects diminish
Fed holds rates, despite pressure from White House
Experts say stance is in response to Trump’s trade policies and lament his attacks on central bank
Bank of Canada holds rates as core inflation heats up
Governor points to tariffs, but economist highlights “mystery” of core metric’s divergence from headline measure
Chile cuts rates for first time this year
Central bank says more easing to come as US tariff threats on copper complicate outlook
Obituary: Süreyya Serdengeçti, 1952–2025
Governor of Turkey’s central bank whose policies brought inflation down from 75% to single-digit figures
Singapore maintains policy after two periods of easing
MAS says Q2 growth stronger than expected but trade likely to slow in second half of 2025
BIS paper debuts new metric to gauge monetary policy stance
Index captures how size of central bank balance sheet affects borrowing conditions
ECB to apply climate risk to collateral framework
Move expected to reduce value of assets in bank’s refinancing operations
Kyrgyzstan tightens policy for first time in more than a year
Central bank raises rates by 25bp to keep inflation in check amid tariff uncertainties
Russia cuts rates by 200bp, citing moderation in inflation
Experts say central bank waited until expectations had moderated and cut may support country’s lenders
RBA governor praises Fed’s independence following Trump’s attacks
Bullock says US central bank is “doing what it’s supposed to be doing”
European Central Bank pauses rate-cutting campaign
ECB considers strengthening eurozone economy to be “crucial” in face of geopolitical challenges
Ukraine opts to keep rates higher for longer
Central bank holds at 15.5% and says policy must remain “rather tight” if 5% inflation target is to be met
New Zealand expects continued easing amid trade uncertainties
RBNZ chief economist says tariff uncertainty likely to slow inflation and growth
Sri Lanka holds rate as US tariffs loom
Central bank keeps policy rate at 7.75% amid domestic economic and global trade uncertainties