
Fed Officials Divided Over December Rate Cut Amid Inflation and Labor Market Concerns
Nov 12, 2025 03:47 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Federal Reserve officials are increasingly split over whether to cut interest rates again in December, according to a report by Wall Street Journals Nick Timiraos, often dubbed the Fed whisperer. The division reflects...

RBA Deputy Governor Hauser Says Policy Outlook Hinges on Whether Cash Rate Remains Restrictive
Nov 12, 2025 03:45 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser has highlighted growing debate over whether the current 3.6% cash rate remains sufficiently restrictive to curb inflation. Speaking with Reuters in Sydney,...

RBA Faces Tight Balancing Act as Australia’s Economic Recovery Limits Policy Easing
Nov 10, 2025 04:10 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Australias monetary policy is facing a unique challenge as the economy continues to recover with demand still exceeding potential output, leaving little room for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to loosen policy...

Bank of Japan Signals Imminent Rate Hike Amid Growing Wage Momentum
Nov 10, 2025 01:30 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is signaling a stronger likelihood of raising interest rates soon, as policymakers see mounting evidence that Japans economy is ready to handle higher borrowing costs. According to a summary of...
BOE’s Razor-Thin 5-4 Vote: Bailey Slams Brakes on Rate Cut, December Fireworks Loading
Nov 06, 2025 13:10 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
By the narrowest five-four margin, the Bank of England held rates at 4% in a nail-biting November 7 confrontation, with Governor Andrew Bailey casting the lethal vote against a 25bps drop. Doves Sarah Breeden, Swati...
Bank of England’s Rate Decision: Markets Braced for a Close Call
Nov 06, 2025 04:59 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
With a very split market view, the Bank of England (BOE) will announce its interest rate choice today at 12:00 GMT. Although most experts prefer the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the Bank Rate at 4%, the choice...

Bank of Canada Governor Stresses Need for Strong Execution of Federal Budget Plans
Nov 06, 2025 00:33 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized that the success of Canadas latest federal budget proposals to boost productivity will depend largely on effective implementation. Speaking before the House of Commons...