
Bank of Korea Signals Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Remains Elevated
May 04, 2026 02:08 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is signaling a shift toward a more hawkish monetary policy stance, with senior officials indicating that interest rate hikes may soon be back on the table. Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy governor and...

Fed’s Goolsbee Warns Inflation Remains Elevated, Signals Caution on Rate Cuts
May 03, 2026 01:08 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has cautioned that recent inflation data presents a challenge for the U.S. central bank, reinforcing a cautious stance on potential interest rate cuts. Speaking in a recent...
ECB Holds the Line: Rates Stay Steady as Geopolitical Energy Risks Loom
Apr 30, 2026 14:36 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its three benchmark interest rates unchanged today, April 30, 2026, thereby reaffirming its dedication to a moderate policy approach. The rate of the...
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...