ECB Keeps July Rate Options Open Amid Iran War Energy Price Risks

Jun 12, 2026 06:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) will keep all policy options on the table ahead of its July meeting and stands ready to take further action if rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict fuel broader inflationary...

South Korea Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike as Inflation Remains Elevated

Jun 12, 2026 02:14 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

South Koreas central bank has reinforced expectations of a potential interest rate hike as inflationary pressures continue to build amid rising global oil prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Bank of Korea...

ECB Ends Three-Year Freeze: 25bp Hike to 2.25% as Iran War Energy Shock Forces Hawkish Pivot

Jun 11, 2026 16:38 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

On June 11, 2026, the European Central Bank raised its deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, then increased its main refinancing rate to 2.40% and marginal lending facility to 2.65%, therefore ending its...

ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates as Energy Shock Fuels Eurozone Inflation Concerns

Jun 11, 2026 10:15 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to end its year-long pause on interest rate increases this Thursday, signaling a more hawkish stance as rising energy costs and persistent inflation continue to challenge the...

Hawkish Turn on a Razor's Edge: The ECB Faces Inflation, War, and Stagnation

Jun 11, 2026 06:25 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

A 25-basis-point rate increase is expected from the European Central Bank at its meeting on June 11, 2026a move nearly assured by markets and a large body of experts. The deposit facility rate is expected to increase from...

New Zealand Unemployment and Inflation Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Election

Jun 10, 2026 03:38 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

New Zealands economic outlook has become increasingly complicated as rising inflation and elevated unemployment place the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) under growing pressure ahead of the closely contested 2026...

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Weak Yen and Strong U.S. Jobs Data Increase Pressure

Jun 10, 2026 00:26 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is facing growing pressure to accelerate interest rate hikes as the Japanese yen remains weak and expectations increase for a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve policy. Strong U.S. labor market data...