Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027 
RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty 
Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge 
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War Inflation Fears 
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks 
Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
Bank of Japan Signals Rate Flexibility Amid Yen Volatility 
RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.10% in Closest Vote Since Transparent Voting Began 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
J.P. Morgan Now Expects Two ECB Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Pressures 
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook 
Goldman Sachs Delays Bank of England Rate Cut Forecast Amid Middle East Inflation Risks 
- Most members shared view momentum for Japan's inflation to reach 2 pct inflation was being maintained
- Some members said factors that would support rise in prices going forward had been increasing
- One member said recent yen depreciation might push up prices in short run but would not raise underlying trend in inflation
- Many members said yield curve control had been functioning as intended, JGB yield curve had been formed smoothly despite global yield rises
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Many members said BOJ must pursue powerful monetary easing as still long way to go to hit 2 pct inflation target
Here is the full text (PDF): http://www.boj.or.jp/en/mopo/mpmsche_minu/minu_2016/g161220.pdf
