
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Middle East Inflation Fears
Apr 15, 2026 03:42 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
South Koreas incoming Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song has hinted at a possible shift toward tighter monetary policy, warning that prolonged supply-side shocks stemming from the ongoing Middle East...

RBA's Hauser Flags Uncertainty on Rate Settings Amid Iran War Economic Risks
Apr 14, 2026 01:37 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Australias central bank is treading carefully on monetary policy, with Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser admitting he lacks full confidence that current interest rates are calibrated correctly...

Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Middle East War Inflation Risks
Apr 14, 2026 01:12 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tightened its monetary policy on Tuesday, responding to rising inflation risks triggered by an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The central bank announced a slight increase...

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...