RBNZ Delivers Aggressive Rate Cut Amid Economic Challenges
Oct 08, 2025 03:04 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Markets were surprised when the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) bravely decreased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, hence lowering it to 2.5%. Contrary to predictions from many economists forecasting a...

New Zealand Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 2.5% Amid Economic Weakness
Oct 08, 2025 02:47 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
New Zealands central bank shocked some analysts by slashing its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%, signaling deep concern over the countrys sluggish economic recovery. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand...
RBI's Steady Stance: Repo Rate Holds Firm Amid Growth Surge
Oct 01, 2025 12:29 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Resisting calls for a 25 basis point cut, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India chose to hold the repo rate at 5.5%. Following earlier 2025 cuts of 100 basis points that reduced rates from 6.5%....

RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
Oct 01, 2025 04:58 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.5% during its latest monetary policy review, maintaining a neutral stance as the economy grapples with growing global trade headwinds. The...

Thailand’s New Central Bank Governor Vows Independence Amid Economic Challenges
Oct 01, 2025 04:44 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Thailands newly appointed central bank governor, Vitai Ratanakorn, pledged to safeguard the independence of the Bank of Thailand while working closely with the government to address the nations mounting economic...

Fed’s Lorie Logan Urges Caution on Further Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
Oct 01, 2025 02:47 am UTC| Central Banks Economy Insights & Views
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan has cautioned against aggressive interest rate cuts, warning that inflation remains too stubborn and economic demand too resilient to justify rapid monetary easing. Speaking at...

Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate Steady at 3.60% Amid Inflation Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 04:50 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced on Tuesday that it will keep its cash rate unchanged at 3.60%, aligning with market expectations. Wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, the central bank highlighted that while...
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