
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks
Jan 29, 2026 01:44 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has kept its monetary policy settings unchanged, in line with market expectations, while cautioning that robust economic growth could fuel inflationary pressures in the months...

Jan 29, 2026 01:42 am UTC| Law Politics Central Banks
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed on Wednesday that he personally attended last weeks Supreme Court arguments related to President Donald Trumps attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, underscoring...
Fed holds rates steady, adopts wait-and-see stance
Jan 28, 2026 21:21 pm UTC| Central Banks
The Federal Open Market Committee held its benchmark interest rate steady within the 3.5%-3.75% target range, following three successive quarter-point risk management reduction in recent sessions. The move, which markets...
BoC holds rates at 2.25%, flags rising economic uncertainty
Jan 28, 2026 16:07 pm UTC| Central Banks
The Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark rate at 2.25%, in line with expectations, stating that its outlook for GDP and inflation has remained basically unchanged since October, albeit uncertainty continues to weigh on...
Fed Walks a Tightrope: Policy on Hold as Politics and Inflation Collide
Jan 28, 2026 07:37 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Today marks the close of the Federal Reserves FOMC meeting; markets mostly anticipate the federal funds rate to be left steady at 3.5%3.75%. Notwithstanding a series of rate reductions in late 2025, inflation remains over...

RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says
Jan 28, 2026 04:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is now expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its February 3 policy meeting, according to a new forecast from ANZ, marking a shift in expectations after a brief easing...

ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence
Jan 28, 2026 03:41 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Rising geopolitical tensions are strengthening the argument for Europe to build payment systems fully under its own control, according to European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. In an interview...