BoE Holds Firm: Unanimous 3.75% Vote as Middle East Energy Shocks Stall Rate Cuts
Apr 30, 2026 11:42 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England decided unanimously (9-0) today, April 30, 2026, to keep the Bank Rate at 3.75%. This choice shows a conservative approach as legislators deal with the...
ECB Interest Rate Standoff: Geopolitical Fog Clouds the Path to Easing
Apr 30, 2026 11:37 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Today, April 30, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council is meeting with an official policy announcement planned for 13:15 GMT. Market players are readying for a hawkish hold, anticipating President...
Bank Rate Standoff: BoE Navigates Inflation Fog and Energy Volatility
Apr 30, 2026 08:44 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
At 12:00 GMT today, April 30, 2026, the Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to announce its much awaited interest rate decision. The Bank Rate has remained at 3.75% since December 2025 as...
Fed holds rates steady amid rising global uncertainty
Apr 29, 2026 22:11 pm UTC| Central Banks
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the policy rate at 3.5%3.75% for a third consecutive meeting. Only minor changes were made to the accompanying statement.While the Committee continued to describe...
Bank of Canada holds rates steady at 2.25%
Apr 29, 2026 16:21 pm UTC| Central Banks
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, where it has stood since October, citing no change in its growth forecast despite global shocks. While higher oil prices are shifting the composition of growth,...

Kevin Warsh Advances Toward Fed Chair Role Amid Political Tensions
Apr 29, 2026 10:47 am UTC| Central Banks Economy Politics
Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve governor and U.S. President Donald Trumps nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, is expected to clear a critical step in the confirmation process as the Senate Banking Committee prepares...
Fed on Hold: Powell Navigates "Higher for Longer" Path Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Apr 29, 2026 08:19 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Today, April 29, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will end its two-day policy meeting with a unanimous market expectation that interest rates will stay unchanged at 3.50%3.75%. As the Federal Reserve battles...