Central Banks Eye Gold, Reduce Dollar Exposure as AI Adoption Accelerates: OMFIF Survey

Jun 30, 2026 05:17 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Central banks are increasingly reassessing their reserve strategies, with more institutions planning to reduce U.S. dollar allocations over the next decade than increase them, according to a new survey released Tuesday by...

RBA Minutes Signal Australia Central Bank Remains Ready to Raise Interest Rates if Inflation Persists

Jun 30, 2026 02:56 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) remains prepared to raise interest rates again if inflation risks intensify, according to the minutes of its June policy meeting released on Tuesday. The central bank emphasized that it...

Supreme Court Backs Lisa Cook, Defends Federal Reserve Independence Against Trump Firing Attempt

Jun 30, 2026 00:54 am UTC| Law Politics Central Banks

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to block President Donald Trumps attempt to remove her from the central bank reinforces the Federal Reserves independence and protects its ability to...

China Sets 1.25% Overnight Reverse Repo Rate Below Market Expectations

Jun 29, 2026 04:00 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Chinas central bank has introduced its new overnight reverse repo operation, setting the interest rate at 1.25%, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter. The move marks another step in the...

Fed's Rate Hold Signals Stronger Dollar, Market Volatility Amid Inflation Concerns

Jun 26, 2026 12:42 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Economists project the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates between 3.50% and 3.75% this year, therefore indicating a cautious hold-and-wait approach in light of ongoing inflation and economic volatility. This position...

Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies

Jun 25, 2026 04:21 am UTC| Economy Central Banks Politics

Japans government is preparing to push for a monetary policy that supports stronger private demand, highlighting its preference for keeping borrowing costs low even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) continues normalizing interest...

BOJ Hawk Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks

Jun 25, 2026 02:36 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura has called for the central bank to continue raising interest rates every few months, while remaining prepared to accelerate the pace of tightening if inflation risks continue...