Hawkish Pivot: Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions and Higher Bars for Rate Cuts

May 21, 2026 12:11 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on April 29, 2026, which were released recently, have sent a sobering warning to the world markets: the age of easy money is being pushed further into...

ECB Signals Possible Rate Hike as Middle East Tensions Push Euro Zone Inflation Higher

May 21, 2026 05:24 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue driving energy prices higher across the euro area. ECB policymaker and...

Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes if Inflation Remains High in 2026

May 21, 2026 00:38 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve indicated that additional interest rate hikes could be necessary if U.S. inflation continues to stay above the central banks 2% target, according to minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...

Fed’s Anna Paulson Signals Rates Could Stay Higher Longer Amid Inflation Risks

May 20, 2026 02:32 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said Tuesday that financial markets are right to consider the possibility of future U.S. interest rate hikes as inflation pressures continue to linger. Speaking...

China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Steady for 12th Month as PBOC Signals Cautious Policy Approach

May 20, 2026 02:12 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Chinas central bank left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in May for the 12th straight month, matching market expectations as policymakers continue to balance economic support with inflation concerns. The Peoples Bank...

RBA May 2026: Holding the Line Amidst Global Volatility

May 19, 2026 04:54 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

At its most recent meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia chose to keep the cash rate at 4.35%, therefore selecting a time of strategic observation following the 25-basis-point increase enacted on May 5. Though the Board...

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Grow as Inflation and Weak Yen Pressure Japan Economy

May 15, 2026 04:47 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is increasingly expected to raise its key interest rate to 1.0% in June as policymakers face mounting inflation risks linked to rising energy prices and the continued weakness of the Japanese yen....