Japan Economy Minister Downplays Inflation Risks Despite BOJ Warning

Aug 04, 2026 03:38 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Japans Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said consumer price increases remain moderate despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, suggesting that inflationary pressures are still under control even as the Bank...

BOJ Holds at 1.0% in 8-1 Vote but Turns Hawkish: Takata Pushes for 1.25% Hike as Inflation Risks Flare

Jul 31, 2026 05:21 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Today the Bank of Japan decided, with an 8-1 vote split, to leave its policy rate at 1.0%. Hajime Takata objected and demanded a prompt 1.25% increase. Although the decision itself was a hold, the central bank included a...

BOJ Holds Rates at 1% as Inflation Outlook Eases, October Rate Hike Still Possible

Jul 31, 2026 04:39 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.0% on Friday, opting to assess the economic impact of its June rate hike while maintaining a cautious stance amid Middle East tensions and continued...

Hawkish Hold: Bank of England Pauses Rate Cuts as Three Dissenters Push for Hikes

Jul 30, 2026 14:32 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Committee decided to leave the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% after a meeting on Thursday, but warned of a high chance inflation would stay above the target in 2027. The decision was made...

BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Sticky Inflation, Weak Yen Shape USD/JPY and Nikkei Outlook

Jul 30, 2026 05:05 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% when it concludes its two-day policy meeting on July 31, despite persistent inflation and continued weakness in the Japanese...

BoE Braces for Hold: Prolonged Restrictive Era Looms as Inflation Cools

Jul 30, 2026 03:04 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The Bank of England is widely expected to maintain its Bank Rate at 3.75% at the upcoming July 30 meeting. Every economist surveyed by Reuters anticipates no change, with the majority believing rates will remain at this...

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Kevin Warsh Says Rising Treasury Yields Tighten Financial Conditions

Jul 30, 2026 00:35 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting as policymakers continued to monitor inflation and broader...