
Japan Signals Openness to Gradual BOJ Rate Hikes as Deflation Era Ends
Feb 13, 2026 02:35 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Japans government may not need to appoint reflation advocates to upcoming vacancies on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) board, signaling potential support for gradual interest rate hikes as the country moves beyond decades of...
RBA’s Bullock Draws a Hard Line on Inflation, Lifts AUD to Three‑Year High
Feb 12, 2026 06:41 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
In her most recent comments on February 1112, 2026, RBA Governor Michele Bullock underlined a distinctly hawkish attitude, cautioning that interest rates could go higher if inflation stays stubbornly elevated. Following...

RBA Signals Further Interest Rate Hikes if Inflation Persists, Says Governor Michele Bullock
Feb 12, 2026 02:10 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that additional interest rate hikes remain possible if inflation in Australia becomes entrenched, underscoring the central banks firm commitment to...

Australian Central Bank Signals Tough Stance as Inflation Pressures Persist
Feb 11, 2026 02:25 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
A senior official at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reinforced the central banks firm commitment to curbing inflation, warning that price pressures remain uncomfortably high despite signs of resilience across the...

South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom
Feb 08, 2026 00:44 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
South Africa is keen to make use of potential new European Central Bank (ECB) repo liquidity lines, according to central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, as the country continues to navigate easing inflation and a gradual...

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices
Feb 07, 2026 03:42 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal
Feb 06, 2026 04:56 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept its key repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, a widely expected decision that reflects confidence in Indias strong economic growth and easing external pressures following a major...