Keywords: Monetary policy


Egypt's inflation expected to ease in May amid ongoing economic challenges

Egypt's annual inflation rate is expected to decline slightly in May, offering temporary relief to consumers and policymakers as the country continues to navigate economic challenges. Economists anticipate that the moderation in inflation will be largely driven by favorable statistical comparisons......

Lower inflation opens the door to possible monetary easing in Hungary

Hungary's central bank is carefully assessing the possibility of future monetary easing as inflationary pressures continue to decline and financial market conditions show signs of improvement. According to remarks from a senior policymaker, the reduction in inflation and the decline in risk premiums......

Bank of England policymaker signals support for keeping interest rates unchanged

A senior policymaker at the Bank of England has indicated that current interest rates remain appropriate for the British economy, suggesting that no immediate increase is necessary despite ongoing inflation concerns linked to international developments. Alan Taylor, a member of the Bank of England's......

Central bank independence faces renewed pressure amid inflation concerns

As inflationary pressures continue to challenge economies around the world, concerns are growing over the ability of central banks to operate independently from political influence. Policymakers and economic experts warn that maintaining institutional independence remains essential to preserving financial......

Sri Lanka monetary stance remains appropriate, IMF says 3% growth target achievable

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Sri Lanka’s current monetary policy remains broadly appropriate, adding that the country still has a realistic path toward achieving its 3% economic growth target. According to the IMF mission chief for Sri Lanka, the country’s economic......

Indonesia’s central bank increases interest rates beyond expectations

Bank Indonesia announced an unexpected increase in interest rates during its latest monetary policy meeting, marking the first rate hike in two years. The decision reflects the institution’s efforts to maintain economic stability and control inflationary pressures amid global financial uncertainty. The......

ECB wage tracker signals stable eurozone wage growth amid inflation concerns

Wage growth in the eurozone remains broadly stable, according to the latest data from the European Central Bank (ECB), which showed little change in negotiated salary trends since the start of the conflict involving Iran. The ECB wage tracker indicated that negotiated wage growth is expected to remain......

France expects inflation to return to target by 2027–2028

France is expected to experience a rise in inflation in the short term before returning to more stable levels later in the decade, according to François Villeroy de Galhau, head of the Banque de France. Speaking during recent economic discussions, Villeroy indicated that inflation could fluctuate......

Spain seeks continued representation on ECB Executive Board

Spain is expected to push for continued representation on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) following the upcoming departure of Vice-President Luis de Guindos. As one of the eurozone’s largest economies, Spain considers its presence on the ECB’s top decision-making body......