Bank of America Maintains Forecast for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks

Apr 11, 2026 23:34 pm UTC| Central Banks Economy Insights & Views

Bank of America is holding firm on its prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in 2026, even as inflation concerns linger. In a note to clients, U.S. economist Aditya Bhave outlined why the bank...

Federal Reserve Probes Big Banks Over Private Credit Exposure Amid Growing Systemic Risk Concerns

Apr 11, 2026 02:37 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Federal Reserve has launched a formal inquiry into major U.S. banks and their financial ties to the private credit sector, raising fresh concerns about systemic risk across the $1.8 trillion industry. The move comes as...

Bank of Japan Governor Signals Accommodative Stance Amid Negative Real Rates

Apr 09, 2026 05:56 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Thursday that Japans real interest rates remain firmly in negative territory, signaling that the countrys financial conditions continue to support economic growth. His...

The Fed’s High-Stakes Balancing Act: Inflation Resilience and Geopolitical Jolts

Apr 09, 2026 05:07 am UTC| Central Banks

The minutes of the Federal Reserves March 2026 meeting show a central bank locked in a wait-and-see attitude, choosing to keep the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75%. This official wrestling with an economy that remains...

RBNZ Holds the Line: Governor Breman Navigates the Oil Shock with Cautious Vigilance

Apr 08, 2026 08:02 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand chose to keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% after its Monetary Policy Review on April 8, 2026. The decision, unanimous among the governors, reflects a careful weighing of a fragile...

RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Global Uncertainty

Apr 08, 2026 05:02 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25% during its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with market expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra acknowledged the resilience...

RBNZ Holds Rates at 2.25% as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns

Apr 08, 2026 04:16 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

New Zealands central bank left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, citing growing inflation risks stemming from rising global oil prices while simultaneously cautioning about a softer near-term economic outlook. The...