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China's Central Bank Unveils Plans for Moderately Loose Monetary Policy to Boost Economy

The People's Bank of China announces a moderately accommodative monetary policy to ensure ample liquidity and a favorable financial environment, aiming for price recovery and finan...

Potential Fed Chair Candidate Advocates for Significant Interest Rate Reductions Amid Economic Shifts

David Zervos, a potential Fed chair pick, supports larger interest rate cuts, advocating for up to 200 basis points reduction, influenced by technological and supply-side disinflat...

Fed's Daly Cautions Against 50 bps Rate Cut, Warns of Misleading Urgency Signals

Mary Daly, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, warns against a 50-basis point rate cut in September, fearing it may signal unnecessary urgency. She highlights a...

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee Warns: Tariffs Pose a Stagflationary Threat to Economy

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that tariffs could lead to stagflation, impacting inflation and productivity. He also discusses the Fed's cautious stance on potential r...

Fed's Bostic Advocates for Patience in Monetary Policy Amid Strong Labor Market

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic suggests the Federal Reserve can afford to wait before adjusting monetary policy, citing a strong labor market with low unemployment rates. He ...

RBA Slashes Key Rate to 3.60%: A Strategic Move Amid Global Economic Shifts

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%, the lowest since April 2023, citing declining inflation and easing labour market conditions...

Survey Predicts Bank of England's Rate to Drop to 3.25% by April 2026 Amid Inflation Expectations

Market participants predict the Bank of England's interest rate will fall to 3.25% by April 2026, with inflation expected to decrease to 2.9% in early 2026. Quantitative tightening...

BoE's Chief Economist Huw Pill Cautions on Rising Inflation Risks Despite Current Progress

BoE's Chief Economist Huw Pill warns of the risk of inflation becoming more persistent despite current disinflation progress, highlighting challenges in aligning interest rate cuts...

Federal Reserve Eyes September Rate Cut as Economic Indicators Signal Potential Recession

The Federal Reserve is considering a rate cut in September as U.S. economic indicators show signs of deterioration, with market expectations surging and Fed officials signaling rea...

BoE Takes Bold Step: Cuts Key Interest Rate to 4% Amid Inflation Battle

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 4%, a move aimed at addressing inflation with a cautious outlook for future adjustments based on economic indicators.

BoE Governor Urges Caution: Why Cutting Rates Too Fast Could Harm the UK Economy

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns against rapid rate cuts despite easing inflation, as the MPC narrowly votes to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 4%.

Uncertainty Looms Over Bank of England's Interest Rate Policy Path, Says Governor Bailey

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discusses the uncertain path of monetary policy, emphasizing a downward trend in interest rates despite unclear neutral rates and timelines. ...

European Markets Edge Higher Amid New US Tariffs and Anticipation of BoE Policy Decision

European markets opened higher despite new US tariffs, with the EU facing a 15% duty on exports. Investors are also anticipating the Bank of England's policy decision, expected to ...

RBI Unveils Groundbreaking Co-Lending Framework Set to Revolutionize Banking Starting January 2026

The RBI has finalized a co-lending framework for banks and non-banks, introducing rules that could reshape lending practices by 2026. It includes mandates on lending rates, funding...

BOK Advocates for Structural Reforms to Enhance Monetary Policy Effectiveness Amid Criticism

The Bank of Korea defends its call for structural reforms, arguing they are crucial for effective monetary policy amidst criticism of overreach. The BOK highlights the impact of ag...

RBI Holds Steady: What the Unchanged Repo Rate at 5.5% Means for Your Loans and EMIs

The RBI has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, affecting loan EMIs. Despite previous cuts, benefits are yet to fully reach borrowers. The decision comes amid global e...

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee Holds Rates Steady, Revises Inflation Forecast Downward Amid Economic Optimism

The RBI's MPC has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, lowering the inflation forecast for FY26 to 3.1% from 3.7%. The growth forecast remains at 6.5%, supported...

Investors Eye BoE's Rate Decision as UK 10-Year Gilt Yield Hits July Low

The yield on UK 10-year gilts drops to its lowest since July 1 amid expectations of a Bank of England rate cut, influenced by rising unemployment and U.S. tariffs. Market reactions...

RBI Expected to Maintain Repo Rate at 5.5% Amid Economic Growth Concerns and Low Inflation

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.5% in its upcoming policy review, balancing growth concerns with low inflation. Experts suggest a cautious appr...

Fed's Williams Highlights Strong Labor Market and Anchored Inflation Expectations Amid Cooling Signs

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams discusses the resilience of the US labor market and steady inflation expectations, despite signs of cooling and tariff-rela...

Fed's Kashkari Emphasizes Data-Driven Policy Amid Political Uncertainties

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari discusses the Fed's data-driven approach amid political changes, emphasizing the importance of reliable economic data ov...

Trump Predicts Stronger Dissents Within Federal Reserve Board on Monetary Policy

President Donald Trump anticipates stronger disagreements within the Federal Reserve Board on monetary policy, following dissenting votes on interest rate cuts by key Fed officials...

Eurozone Bond Yields Climb as Investors Await Crucial Economic Data Releases

Government bond yields in Germany, France, and Italy edged higher as investors exercise caution ahead of key economic data releases, including eurozone manufacturing activity and U...

Japan's Economy Shows Resilience: BoJ Governor Ueda Highlights Moderate Recovery Amid Global Tariff Impacts

BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda discusses Japan's economic resilience, noting a moderate recovery despite global tariff impacts. Inflation and private spending dynamics are highlighted, al...

Bank of Japan Holds Steady: Interest Rates Remain Unchanged at 0.50% Amid Market Expectations

The Bank of Japan has maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0.40% to 0.50%, in line with market expectations. This decision, the fourth in a row without change, follows...

Investors on Edge as Treasury Yields Remain Stable Before Crucial Fed Rate Decision

United States Treasury yields remained steady as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with speculation growing over potential future rate cuts amid polit...

In a Bold Move, Russia's Central Bank Slashes Interest Rates by 200 Basis Points to 18% Amid Economic Strategy

The Central Bank of Russia has announced a 200 basis points cut in the key interest rate to 18%, aiming to control inflation and maintain tight monetary policy until 2026.

RBI Governor Hints at Potential Rate Cuts: A Neutral Stance with Future Flexibility

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra discusses the potential for future rate cuts, emphasizing a neutral and flexible monetary policy stance aimed at supporting economic recovery while mon...

Trump Administration Eyes Federal Reserve Renovation Amid Tensions with Powell

The Trump administration plans to inspect the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation, with potential implications for Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid existing tensions over monetar...

RBI Poised for Rate Cut: ICICI Predicts 25 Basis Points Reduction Amid Weak Demand and Inflation Ease

The Reserve Bank of India may cut policy rates by 25 basis points, as ICICI Bank reports weak demand and easing inflation. August could see this adjustment, with inflation below pr...

Fed's Williams Predicts Rising Impact of Tariffs on Inflation and Economy

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams discusses the expected increase in tariffs' impact on inflation and the economy, noting current modest effects but predicti...

Trump Considers Kevin Hassett for Fed Chair Amid Speculations Over Jerome Powell's Future

President Donald Trump suggests Kevin Hassett as a potential Federal Reserve Chair, while not dismissing the idea of replacing Jerome Powell. Trump also comments on the ease of the...