Yen Sinks as BOJ Rate Hike Fails to Impress Markets

Sep 18, 2026 05:00 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Japanese yen weakened sharply against major currencies on Friday after the Bank of Japans widely expected interest rate hike failed to impress currency markets. The yen fell as much as 0.8% to 157.145 per U.S. dollar,...

BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 31-Year High as Yen Weakens

Sep 18, 2026 04:11 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on Friday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years as policymakers seek to prevent inflation from moving persistently above...

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady at 3.75% Amid Inflationary Pressures, Unveils Bond Reduction Plan

Sep 17, 2026 12:00 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Today, the Bank of England maintained Bank Rate at 3.75%, therefore six straight meetings without a rate adjustment. The Monetary Policy Committee decided six-three; three members preferred a 25-basis-point increase to 4%....

Bank of England Poised for Sixth Consecutive Rate Pause Amid Inflation Concerns

Sep 17, 2026 08:05 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The Bank of England is likely to keep Bank Rate steady at 3.75% at its 17 September MPC meeting, the sixth consecutive pause expected in 2026 - this is because the consensus view is for a 6-3 vote at the September poll....

BOJ Set for 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike as Yen Weakness Fuels Inflation

Sep 17, 2026 06:07 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on September 18, as policymakers confront persistent inflation and prolonged weakness in the Japanese yen. The anticipated BOJ rate hike would...

Federal Reserve Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Persistent Inflationary Pressure

Sep 17, 2026 05:30 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%4.00%, so signaling its first rate increase since July 2023. The decision reflected continuous inflationary pressure as...

BOJ Set for Rate Hike as Inflation and Yen Pressure Mount

Sep 17, 2026 05:10 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on September 18 as policymakers confront persistent inflation and prolonged weakness in the Japanese yen. The anticipated move would lift the...