
ECB Rate Outlook: Ceasefire Eases Pressure but Hikes Still Expected in 2026
Apr 27, 2026 02:59 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to meet next Thursday, and recent geopolitical developmentsparticularly the Iran war ceasefirehave temporarily reduced pressure for an immediate interest rate hike. However,...

Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock
Apr 23, 2026 04:23 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its interest rates unchanged at its upcoming April 2728 policy meeting, while signaling a possible rate hike as early as June or July. With global markets already pricing...

Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty
Apr 22, 2026 01:49 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Paraguays central bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second straight month, signaling confidence in the countrys stable inflation outlook despite ongoing global economic...

South Korea Central Bank Signals Cautious Policy Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions
Apr 21, 2026 01:41 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
South Koreas newly appointed central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, has emphasized the need for a cautious and flexible monetary policy as global uncertainties intensify. Speaking during his inauguration on Tuesday, the...

Japan Inflation Expectations Rise as BOJ Rate Hike Timing Faces Uncertainty
Apr 20, 2026 06:59 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Most Japanese households expect inflation to continue rising in the coming years, according to a recent Bank of Japan (BOJ) quarterly survey, reinforcing pressure on policymakers to pursue further interest rate hikes....

Bank of Japan's Ueda Flags Low Real Interest Rates as Key Factor in Rate Hike Timing
Apr 17, 2026 01:33 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled on Thursday that the central banks next move on interest rates will need to carefully account for Japans currently low real interest rates, even as the country navigates a complex...
The Goolsbee Gaze: Why Iran's Oil Shock Could Freeze Fed Rate Cuts Until 2027
Apr 15, 2026 10:16 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has issued a startling warning that the current conflict involving Iran and the ensuing oil price increases might postpone U.S. interest rate reduction until 2027. This...