Fed Walks a Tightrope: Policy on Hold as Politics and Inflation Collide

Jan 28, 2026 07:37 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Today marks the close of the Federal Reserves FOMC meeting; markets mostly anticipate the federal funds rate to be left steady at 3.5%3.75%. Notwithstanding a series of rate reductions in late 2025, inflation remains over...

RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says

Jan 28, 2026 04:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is now expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its February 3 policy meeting, according to a new forecast from ANZ, marking a shift in expectations after a brief easing...

ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence

Jan 28, 2026 03:41 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Rising geopolitical tensions are strengthening the argument for Europe to build payment systems fully under its own control, according to European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. In an interview...

Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated

Jan 27, 2026 06:29 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% during its February policy meeting, according to a recent Reuters poll of economists. All but two of the 56 economists surveyed...

Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C.

Jan 27, 2026 03:23 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Federal Reserve has confirmed that its closely watched policy meeting will proceed as scheduled, even as extreme winter weather forced the closure of many government offices across Washington D.C. In an official...

BOJ Stands Pat: Rate Hold Amid Growth Upgrade and Inflation Wobble

Jan 23, 2026 08:28 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

On January 23, 2026, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its policy rate at 0.75% by an 8-1 vote. While they did raise their GDP predictions to 0.9% for fiscal year 2025 and 1% for fiscal year 2026 because of a...

BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan

Jan 23, 2026 04:14 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates unchanged on Friday, a decision that aligned with market expectations, while delivering a more optimistic outlook for Japans economic growth and inflation. The central bank left...