RBI Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%, Cuts India Growth Forecast Amid Rising Global Risks

Jun 05, 2026 06:59 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, in line with market expectations, while lowering its economic growth forecast due to increasing global and domestic...

BOJ June Rate Hike Likely as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Jun 04, 2026 08:27 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates at its June 16 policy meeting, unless a major escalation in the Middle East conflict triggers severe market disruption, according to sources familiar with...

Indonesia Passes New Central Bank Law, Raising Investor Concerns Over Policy Independence

Jun 04, 2026 04:43 am UTC| Politics Economy Central Banks

Indonesias parliament has approved a sweeping new law that expands the role of Bank Indonesia in supporting economic growth while granting lawmakers greater authority to evaluate the countrys independent financial...

ECB Red Flag: Stablecoins Threaten Financial Stability and “Dollarize” Europe

Jun 02, 2026 11:24 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Stablecoins quick spread, the European Central Bank has urgently cautioned, poses a danger to financial stability in the euro area and the ECBs own monetary sovereignty. In a March 2026 working paper and following...

Jerome Powell Warns Against Politicizing the Federal Reserve, Defends Democratic Institutions

Jun 01, 2026 06:31 am UTC| Economy Politics Central Banks

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued a strong warning about the dangers of political interference in the Federal Reserve, while urging Americans to protect key democratic institutions. Powell made the...

Indian Government Bonds Seen Opening Steady Ahead of RBI Policy Decision

Jun 01, 2026 03:26 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Indian government bonds are expected to begin the week on a cautious and stable note as investors shift their attention to the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) monetary policy announcement scheduled for June 5, 2026. Market...

Kevin Warsh Faces Early Fed Test as Inflation Risks Challenge Rate-Cut Expectations

May 31, 2026 00:24 am UTC| Economy Central Banks Insights & Views

Bank of America (BofA) analysts believe incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could face a difficult policy environment as rising inflation and economic uncertainty complicate the outlook for U.S. interest rates....