Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Bank of Japan Likely to Delay Rate Hike Until July as Economists Eye 1% by September 
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Markets React as Tensions Rise Between White House and Federal Reserve Over Interest Rate Pressure 
Philippine Central Bank Signals Steady Interest Rates as Inflation Rises and Growth Slows 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns 
RBA Deputy Governor Says November Inflation Slowdown Helpful but Still Above Target 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
New York Fed President John Williams Signals Rate Hold as Economy Seen Strong in 2026 
The Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark rate at 2.25%, in line with expectations, stating that its outlook for GDP and inflation has remained basically unchanged since October, albeit uncertainty continues to weigh on it. Trade tensions and tariffs are likely to hamper economic activity until the end of 2025, with growth forecast at 1.1% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027.
The BoC expects inflation to ease further as temporary base effects from last year’s GST/HST holiday fade, allowing inflation to stay near the 2% target as excess supply offsets tariff-related cost pressures.
Policymakers said elevated uncertainty makes it difficult to predict the timing or direction of the next rate move, reinforcing a data-dependent approach. While the decision was widely expected, the Bank highlighted that geopolitical developments could impact the outlook in 2026.
