Keywords: Monetary policy


Bank of Japan holds rates as oil shock raises inflation risks

The Bank of Japan kept its interest rates unchanged on Thursday, warning that rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict could push up underlying inflation and complicate policy decisions. The central bank maintained its short-term policy rate at 0.75 percent following a two-day meeting, in......

Bank of Canada holds rates amid energy price concerns

The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday that it would keep its key policy rate unchanged, signaling caution amid rising global energy prices. Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized that the central bank remains ready to raise rates if higher energy costs risk fueling persistent inflation. The Bank has maintained......

Traders anticipate possible Federal Reserve interest rate cut by September

Investors in global financial markets are increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve may begin lowering interest rates later in 2026, with many traders pointing to September as a possible timeframe for the first reduction. Market expectations shifted following the release of new inflation data in......

Bank of Canada signals rate hikes may be needed even amid weak economy

The Bank of Canada indicated on Monday that interest rate increases may sometimes be necessary even when economic growth is slow. The move reflects concerns about structural changes in the economy that could result from unexpected supply shocks. Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki highlighted that protectionist......

ECB’s Panetta highlights role of Chinese imports in euro zone inflation slowdown

Fabio Panetta, member of the European Central Bank Governing Council, has pointed to competition from inexpensive Chinese imports as a factor behind the sharper-than-expected slowdown in euro zone inflation earlier this year. Speaking at the Assiom-Forex financial conference in Venice, Italy, Panetta......

Bank of France governor François Villeroy de Galhau to step down in June

François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Bank of France, has announced that he will leave his post at the beginning of June, several years before the end of his mandate, in a move that has taken many observers by surprise. In a statement released by the French central bank, Villeroy de Galhau......

Gold prices dip below $5,000 after Fed official's cautious rate cut remarks

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday, dropping below the $5,000 per ounce mark as a stronger US dollar and cautious signals from Federal Reserve officials dampened investor enthusiasm for the precious metal. Spot gold traded between $4,835 and $4,920 during the session, marking a decline of more than......

Turkish President Erdoğan appoints two deputy central bank governors

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed two new deputy governors to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, according to an announcement published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The appointments include Fatma Özkul, who previously served as a member of the bank's monetary......

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve

President Donald Trump has selected Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the U.S. central bank. The announcement, shared on Trump's Truth Social platform, underscores his belief that Warsh possesses exceptional qualifications and will rank among the......