Central Banks News

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

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

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

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

Energy Shock and AI Boom Push Asia's Central Banks Toward Further Rate Hikes

Asian central banks face mounting pressure to tighten monetary policy caught between an energy crunch and AI boom

Jun 3, 2026

ECB Official Pereira Signals Rate Action Should Come Sooner Rather Than Later

ECB Governing Council member Pereira indicated the European Central Bank should act on interest rates sooner rather than later.

Jun 1, 2026

Bank of Israel Set to Cut Rates as US Efforts to End Iran War Advance

The Bank of Israel is expected to cut interest rates as US-mediated efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict appear to be advancing

May 25, 2026

Czech PM Presses Central Bank to Cut Interest Rates as Inflation Risk Grows

Czech Prime Minister has publicly urged the Czech National Bank to cut interest rates, citing growing inflation concerns that threaten economic growth

May 25, 2026

Bank of Israel Resumes Rate Cuts as Inflation Holds Stable Despite Conflict

The Bank of Israel has resumed its interest rate-cutting cycle after a pause, citing stable inflation conditions despite ongoing regional conflict

May 25, 2026

Poland's Glapinski: Rate Hike Probability Has Risen But Not Guaranteed

May 11, 2026

Poland's Glapinski Signals Growing Likelihood of Interest Rate Hikes

May 11, 2026

Deutsche Bank sees gold hitting $8,000 in 5 years on EM central bank demand

May 8, 2026