
Fed’s Anna Paulson Signals Rates Could Stay Higher Longer Amid Inflation Risks
May 20, 2026 02:32 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said Tuesday that financial markets are right to consider the possibility of future U.S. interest rate hikes as inflation pressures continue to linger. Speaking...

China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Steady for 12th Month as PBOC Signals Cautious Policy Approach
May 20, 2026 02:12 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Chinas central bank left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in May for the 12th straight month, matching market expectations as policymakers continue to balance economic support with inflation concerns. The Peoples Bank...
RBA May 2026: Holding the Line Amidst Global Volatility
May 19, 2026 04:54 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
At its most recent meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia chose to keep the cash rate at 4.35%, therefore selecting a time of strategic observation following the 25-basis-point increase enacted on May 5. Though the Board...

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Grow as Inflation and Weak Yen Pressure Japan Economy
May 15, 2026 04:47 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is increasingly expected to raise its key interest rate to 1.0% in June as policymakers face mounting inflation risks linked to rising energy prices and the continued weakness of the Japanese yen....

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Grow as Board Member Signals Hawkish Stance
May 14, 2026 06:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Kazuyuki Masu signaled growing support for an interest rate hike, stating that the central bank should act quickly if Japans economy shows no clear signs of slowing down. His comments have...

OECD Sees Bank of Japan Raising Interest Rates to 2% by 2027
May 13, 2026 03:05 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to continue raising interest rates steadily, projecting the countrys short-term policy rate will climb to 2% by the end of...

South Korea Central Bank Signals Inflation Concerns as Oil Prices Surge
May 11, 2026 06:24 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
South Koreas central bank is expected to place greater emphasis on inflation control after rising global oil prices triggered concerns that inflation could move above the Bank of Koreas 2% target. The warning came from...