
New Zealand’s Major Banks Prove Resilient in Reserve Bank Stress Test Amid Global Uncertainty
Nov 03, 2025 02:26 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
New Zealands top five banks have demonstrated strong financial resilience in the face of mounting geopolitical tensions, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). In its latest financial stability review, the...

Federal Reserve to Restructure Supervision Division, Slash Staff by 30% Amid Efficiency Push
Oct 31, 2025 02:14 am UTC| Central Banks
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to implement major organizational changes within its supervision and regulation division under the leadership of Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman. According to an internal email...

RBA Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.60% as Inflation Surges Beyond Target
Oct 31, 2025 01:56 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is set to maintain its key interest rate at 3.60% during its upcoming policy meeting on November 4, according to a Reuters poll of 34 economists. The decision follows a...
Lagarde Holds Firm: ECB to Keep Rates Steady, Citing "Resilient" Economy
Oct 30, 2025 10:55 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
For its third straight meeting, the European Central Bank is generally anticipated to hold the key deposit facility rate at 2.0%. Following an intense cutting cycle between June 2024 and June 2025eight cuts for 200 basis...

Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
Oct 30, 2025 03:54 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5% on Thursday, aligning with market expectations as the central bank navigates mounting economic uncertainty and a shifting fiscal landscape. Despite...
Fed's Double-Edged Sword: 25bps Cut & QT Halt Clash with Powell's Hawkish Pushback
Oct 30, 2025 03:06 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Delivering its second straight interest rate cut of 2025, the Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%-4.00%. Ten of twelve FOMC members backed the decision, which came...

Oct 30, 2025 02:44 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the citys de-facto central bank, has reduced its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, mirroring the U.S. Federal Reserves latest policy shift. The move, announced...