Jul 31, 2026 05:21 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Today the Bank of Japan decided, with an 8-1 vote split, to leave its policy rate at 1.0%. Hajime Takata objected and demanded a prompt 1.25% increase. Although the decision itself was a hold, the central bank included a...

BOJ Holds Rates at 1% as Inflation Outlook Eases, October Rate Hike Still Possible
Jul 31, 2026 04:39 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.0% on Friday, opting to assess the economic impact of its June rate hike while maintaining a cautious stance amid Middle East tensions and continued...
Hawkish Hold: Bank of England Pauses Rate Cuts as Three Dissenters Push for Hikes
Jul 30, 2026 14:32 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Committee decided to leave the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% after a meeting on Thursday, but warned of a high chance inflation would stay above the target in 2027. The decision was made...

BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Sticky Inflation, Weak Yen Shape USD/JPY and Nikkei Outlook
Jul 30, 2026 05:05 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% when it concludes its two-day policy meeting on July 31, despite persistent inflation and continued weakness in the Japanese...
BoE Braces for Hold: Prolonged Restrictive Era Looms as Inflation Cools
Jul 30, 2026 03:04 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The Bank of England is widely expected to maintain its Bank Rate at 3.75% at the upcoming July 30 meeting. Every economist surveyed by Reuters anticipates no change, with the majority believing rates will remain at this...

Jul 30, 2026 00:35 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting as policymakers continued to monitor inflation and broader...
Fed Holds Steady at 3.50%–3.75%, but Three Dissenting Votes Signal Rising Rate Hike Pressure
Jul 29, 2026 18:21 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
For the fifth meeting in a row, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to maintain the federal funds target rate between 3.50% and 3.75%. Along with keeping its large reserves policy and raising the interest rate on...