BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Sticky Inflation, Weak Yen Shape USD/JPY and Nikkei Outlook

Jul 30, 2026 05:05 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% when it concludes its two-day policy meeting on July 31, despite persistent inflation and continued weakness in the Japanese...

BoE Braces for Hold: Prolonged Restrictive Era Looms as Inflation Cools

Jul 30, 2026 03:04 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

The Bank of England is widely expected to maintain its Bank Rate at 3.75% at the upcoming July 30 meeting. Every economist surveyed by Reuters anticipates no change, with the majority believing rates will remain at this...

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Kevin Warsh Says Rising Treasury Yields Tighten Financial Conditions

Jul 30, 2026 00:35 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting as policymakers continued to monitor inflation and broader...

Fed Holds Steady at 3.50%–3.75%, but Three Dissenting Votes Signal Rising Rate Hike Pressure

Jul 29, 2026 18:21 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

For the fifth meeting in a row, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to maintain the federal funds target rate between 3.50% and 3.75%. Along with keeping its large reserves policy and raising the interest rate on...

Fed July Meeting: Powell’s Tone Under Scrutiny as Banks Split on Future Hikes

Jul 29, 2026 08:57 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Most people think the Federal Reserves July meeting will keep interest rates the same. Markets are looking at any small changes in the policy statement and how Chair Powell talks during the press conference. The main...

Chile Central Bank Holds Interest Rate at 4.5% as Inflation and Global Risks Persist

Jul 29, 2026 02:46 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Chiles central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, as policymakers weighed persistent inflation against slowing domestic economic activity and ongoing...

Australia Inflation Cools as Core CPI Misses Forecasts, Easing RBA Rate Hike Pressure

Jul 29, 2026 02:29 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Australias inflation eased in the June quarter, with softer fuel prices helping slow overall consumer price growth and core inflation coming in below market expectations. The latest data strengthens the case for the...