
Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further
Apr 13, 2026 04:14 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
South Koreas Bank of Korea governor nominee, Shin Hyun-song, signaled on Monday that policymakers stand ready to intervene should the Korean won experience excessive depreciation. In written statements submitted to...

Bank of America Maintains Forecast for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 Despite Inflation Risks
Apr 11, 2026 23:34 pm UTC| Central Banks Economy Insights & Views
Bank of America is holding firm on its prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in 2026, even as inflation concerns linger. In a note to clients, U.S. economist Aditya Bhave outlined why the bank...

Federal Reserve Probes Big Banks Over Private Credit Exposure Amid Growing Systemic Risk Concerns
Apr 11, 2026 02:37 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Federal Reserve has launched a formal inquiry into major U.S. banks and their financial ties to the private credit sector, raising fresh concerns about systemic risk across the $1.8 trillion industry. The move comes as...

Bank of Japan Governor Signals Accommodative Stance Amid Negative Real Rates
Apr 09, 2026 05:56 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Thursday that Japans real interest rates remain firmly in negative territory, signaling that the countrys financial conditions continue to support economic growth. His...
The Fed’s High-Stakes Balancing Act: Inflation Resilience and Geopolitical Jolts
Apr 09, 2026 05:07 am UTC| Central Banks
The minutes of the Federal Reserves March 2026 meeting show a central bank locked in a wait-and-see attitude, choosing to keep the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75%. This official wrestling with an economy that remains...
RBNZ Holds the Line: Governor Breman Navigates the Oil Shock with Cautious Vigilance
Apr 08, 2026 08:02 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand chose to keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% after its Monetary Policy Review on April 8, 2026. The decision, unanimous among the governors, reflects a careful weighing of a fragile...

RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Global Uncertainty
Apr 08, 2026 05:02 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25% during its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with market expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra acknowledged the resilience...