Central Banks News

Japanese Yen Strengthens Against Dollar as Market Prices Rising BOJ Rate Hike Probability

The Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar as markets increased their probability estimate for a Bank of Japan rate hike.

Sep 8, 2026

🇨🇳 China

Gold to Test $5,000 by Year-End: RBC Joins Wall Street Bullish Camp Despite Rate Fears

RBC Capital Markets forecasts gold at $4,929 by year-end 2026 and $5,296 in 2027 as central bank buying persists.

Sep 8, 2026

Yen Surge Puts Currency Traders on High Alert for Bank of Japan Intervention Return

Sharp yen surge in New York trading puts currency traders on high alert for BOJ return to market intervention

Sep 3, 2026

Japanese Yen Faces Mounting Pressure as U.S. Rate Hike Calls Intensify

Japanese yen under pressure as renewed calls for Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthen U.S. dollar demand

Sep 3, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

BOK's 3% Rate Era Pushes South Korean Mortgage Rates Toward 8%, Squeezing Homebuyers Amid Tight Lending Rules

Bank of Korea's base rate stands at 3.00% with markets expecting further hikes ahead

Aug 29, 2026

IMF Chief Backs Warsh's Jackson Hole Stance, Warns Stubborn Inflation Threatens Global Rate Path

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech as exemplary

Aug 29, 2026

Gold to Hit $2,600, Silver $90 by Year-End on Weak US Data and Central Bank Buying

Metals Focus MD Philip Newman forecasts gold reaching $2,600/oz and silver $90 by year-end, driven by weak US economic data, tariff tensions, and sustained central bank reserve diversification.

Aug 28, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

Bank of Korea Signals Caution After Delivering Second Consecutive Rate Hike

The Bank of Korea delivered its second consecutive interest rate hike and signaled a cautious approach to further tightening

Aug 27, 2026

Gold

Gold Standard Revival Narrative Gains Momentum as Central Banks Accelerate Purchases

Central banks have been net buyers of gold for 14 straight years and current demand above 1,000 tonnes annually provides a structural floor for gold prices.

Aug 18, 2026

Fed Rate Hike Debate Deepens as Five-Year Inflation Test Splits FOMC Members

Federal Reserve policymakers remain split on rate hikes as five years of elevated inflation tests their collective patience

Aug 8, 2026

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.50% — Unanimous MPC Decision With Dovish Forward Guidance

RBI Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% as inflation stays near target

Aug 3, 2026

RBI MPC Begins 3-Day Meeting — Rate Hold Expected; Dovish Tone Would Spark Rally

RBI Monetary Policy Committee begins its 3-day meeting Monday to decide on India's repo rate

Aug 3, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Bank of England Court of Directors Meets to Set Strategy and Budget Amid UK Inflation Watch

The Bank of England Court of Directors held its June 4 2026 session to review institutional strategy, budget, and key appointments, reinforcing governance transparency as a confidence signal for sterling and gilt markets.

Jul 31, 2026

Eurozone July Inflation Rises to 2.9%, Bolstering ECB Case for Further Rate Hikes

Eurozone headline inflation ticked up to 2.9% in July from 2.8%, beating expectations and reinvigorating the ECB argument for additional monetary tightening as services price pressures remain sticky.

Jul 31, 2026

RBI Slashes Record FX Forward Book Using $20B Dollar Deposit Surge, Economists Say

RBI used a surge of over $20 billion in dollar deposit inflows to reduce its near-term FX forward book, reducing rupee rollover risk without drawing on spot reserves.

Jul 23, 2026

New Zealand Inflation Surge Validates RBNZ Rate Hike as Price Pressures Exceed Expectations

New Zealand's stronger-than-expected inflation print retroactively validated the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's rate hike decision, reinforcing the RBNZ's credibility as persistent price pressures challenge the central bank's easing timeline.

Jul 21, 2026

Macro

Bank of Korea Signals Rate Hike Risk as Housing Prices and Household Debt Threaten Financial Stability

South Korea's central bank (BOK) signaled that higher interest rates may be necessary amid rising housing prices, household debt growth, and leveraged investing that are threatening financial stability

Jun 25, 2026

ECB Rate Hike Stance Described as Robust as Persistent Inflation Keeps Eurozone on Tightening Path

The European Central Bank rate hike decision was characterized as robust by analysts, signaling hawkish conviction that keeps global financial conditions tighter and reduces hopes of a coordinated central bank pivot in 2026.

Jun 24, 2026

BOJ Governor Ueda Warns Inflation May Exceed 2% Target, Signals More Rate Hikes

BOJ Governor Ueda reiterated that Japanese inflation risks exceeding 2% and signaled further rate hikes, citing the Iran war as a key conditioning factor for timing.

Jun 24, 2026

Bank of Japan Governor to Resume Work Next Week After Early Hospital Discharge

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will return to work next week following an early discharge from hospital, with the central bank reaffirming its commitment to continued policy rate increases in response to economic conditions and inflation.

Jun 20, 2026

Global

Czech PM Feuds With Central Bank Over Rate Hike, Raising Independence Concerns

The Czech prime minister heightened public criticism of the central bank's tight monetary policy, saying its latest rate hike will hurt the economy. The feud raises central bank independence concerns within the EU.

Jun 20, 2026

GBP Volatility Surges as Traders Await Bank of England Decision

British pound volatility surged as traders positioned ahead of the Bank of England's policy decision, with GBP/USD implied volatility elevated as uncertainty over the BOE's rate path divides markets.

Jun 19, 2026

Bank Indonesia Emergency Rate Hike Steadies Rupiah But Investor Confidence Remains Fragile

Bank Indonesia delivered an emergency rate hike to defend the rupiah, down more than 8% this year.

Jun 9, 2026

China PBOC Extends Gold-Buying Streak in May Despite Bullion Price Pressure

The People Bank of China continued buying gold in May, extending a multi-month accumulation streak for its foreign reserves

Jun 7, 2026

MUFG Asset Management Warns BOJ May Need Jumbo Rate Hike as Yen Decline Accelerates

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management warns the Bank of Japan may need a larger or out-of-cycle rate hike, as the expected June increase may not be enough to halt yen and JGB declines.

Jun 5, 2026