RBNZ Raises Interest Rates to 2.50%, Signals More Tightening as Inflation Risks Persist

Jul 08, 2026 04:37 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised its official cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.50% on Wednesday, matching market expectations, and indicated that further policy tightening could be necessary to bring...

Dovish Fed Signals and Soft Payrolls Boost Precious Metals Outlook

Jul 03, 2026 13:20 pm UTC| Central Banks

A weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data, together with recent remarks from the Federal Reserve Chair, creates a favorable climate for precious metals. This combination of circumstances points to a possible change toward...

Denmark Central Bank Intervenes to Support Krone Peg Against Euro

Jul 02, 2026 22:40 pm UTC| Central Banks Economy

Denmarks central bank stepped into the foreign exchange market in June for the first time in more than six years to support the Danish krone after the currency weakened to its lowest level against the euro in over 25...

Mary Daly Says AI Uncertainty Clouds Fed Rate Outlook Despite Restrictive Policy

Jul 02, 2026 22:25 pm UTC| Central Banks Economy

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said the Federal Reserve remains in a difficult position as it weighs the next move on interest rates, citing persistent inflation risks, a resilient labor market, and the...

Japan Signals Surprise Yen Intervention Strategy as BOJ Hawkish Stance Puts FX Traders on Alert

Jul 02, 2026 03:56 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Japan is shifting its foreign exchange strategy by abandoning its long-standing practice of warning markets before intervening, opting instead for a more unpredictable approach aimed at catching speculators off guard and...

Warsh Signals Hawkish Stance: Fed Prioritizes Price Stability Over Forward Guidance

Jul 01, 2026 15:54 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

In his most recent comments, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh underlined the Feds dedication to reaching price stability and lowering inflation to the 2% goal, so sending a rather hawkish tone. He encouraged a more...

Central Banks Eye Gold, Reduce Dollar Exposure as AI Adoption Accelerates: OMFIF Survey

Jun 30, 2026 05:17 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Central banks are increasingly reassessing their reserve strategies, with more institutions planning to reduce U.S. dollar allocations over the next decade than increase them, according to a new survey released Tuesday by...