Keywords: Monetary policy


Tokyo intervenes with over $30 billion to support weakening yen

Japan is reported to have intervened heavily in the foreign exchange market, spending more than 30 billion dollars to support the yen as it weakened against the US dollar, according to local media reports. The intervention, estimated at around 5,000 to 6,000 billion yen (approximately 32 to 38 billion......

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates at 2.25% as oil shock seen as temporary

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in its upcoming policy decision, as economists assess the recent rise in oil prices as a short-lived shock unlikely to alter the broader inflation outlook. The expected decision comes amid global economic uncertainty......

Nigeria’s inflation rises for the first time in a year in March

Nigeria’s inflation rate increased in March for the first time in a year, according to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Headline inflation rose to 15.38% year-on-year in March, up from 15.06% in February. This marks a break in a 11-month trend of gradual decline, reflecting......

Greece proposes renewal of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras’ term

The government of Greece has proposed extending the mandate of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Stournaras, who has led the Bank of Greece since 2014, is also a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. His current......

ECB says Euro Zone policy will depend on energy disruptions

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Yannis Stournaras stated on Monday that the euro zone’s monetary policy will largely depend on the magnitude and duration of energy supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran. Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting of the Bank of Greece in Athens,......

Turkey’s Central Bank rejects claims of undisclosed information shared in London

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has firmly denied allegations that confidential information was shared with investors during recent briefings held in London. In an official statement, the bank described the claims as “completely unfounded,” emphasizing that all discussions were......

ECB considers April rate hike as inflation risks rise

The European Central Bank (ECB) may consider raising interest rates as early as April if inflationary pressures intensify, according to Joachim Nagel, head of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Speaking about the economic outlook, Nagel said that a rate increase at the next ECB meeting remains “an option,”......

Bank of England economist warns against inaction on inflation risks

The chief economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, has emphasized that economic uncertainty should not delay action against rising inflation risks. Speaking at an international central banking event, Pill highlighted that ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are contributing......

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......