BoE Holds Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Energy Shocks Stall Disinflation
Mar 19, 2026 15:14 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
At its March 19, 2026, policy meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) maintained its restrictive monetary attitude, choosing to keep the Bank Rate at 3.75% in a move consistent with overwhelming market expectations. The...
ECB Holds Rates Steady at 2.00% as Middle East Energy Shocks Cloud Inflation Outlook
Mar 19, 2026 11:56 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
At its March 19, 2026, policy meeting, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its wait-and-see attitude by opting not to change any of the main interest rates. In a move reflecting a neutral attitude against a complicated...
SNB Holds at 0% and Flags FX Intervention to Curb Franc Strength
Mar 19, 2026 11:04 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
At its March 19, 2026, policy meeting, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) stayed course and maintained the headline policy rate at 0.00%. Consistent with market expectations, the central bank maintained its sight deposit...
Fed Holds Steady at 3.75% as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Caution
Mar 19, 2026 04:44 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Maintaining the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) finished its March 2026 meeting a decision motivated by ongoing inflation and increased worldwide instability. The...

BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty
Mar 19, 2026 03:01 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Japans central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% following a two-day policy meeting that concluded on Thursday, a decision that aligned with broad market expectations. The Bank of Japans move comes at a...

Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge
Mar 19, 2026 02:53 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The United States Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada both held interest rates steady on Wednesday while signaling heightened vigilance as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to drive energy prices to alarming levels. The...

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook
Mar 19, 2026 02:31 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged significant uncertainty Wednesday, stating policymakers just dont know how rising oil prices stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict will ultimately impact U.S....