
Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies
Jun 25, 2026 04:21 am UTC| Economy Central Banks Politics
Japans government is preparing to push for a monetary policy that supports stronger private demand, highlighting its preference for keeping borrowing costs low even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) continues normalizing interest...

BOJ Hawk Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks
Jun 25, 2026 02:36 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura has called for the central bank to continue raising interest rates every few months, while remaining prepared to accelerate the pace of tightening if inflation risks continue...

Malaysia Central Bank Moves to Support Ringgit Amid Foreign Fund Outflows
Jun 24, 2026 03:21 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Malaysias central bank has announced new measures to support the ringgit after the currency weakened more than 4% in June, driven largely by foreign investor caution and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates. Bank...

Jun 22, 2026 04:20 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Chinas central bank left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in June, marking the 13th consecutive month without an adjustment and reinforcing expectations that policymakers are not rushing to introduce additional...

BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Price Pressures
Jun 19, 2026 01:52 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has signaled its willingness to continue raising interest rates as inflationary pressures strengthen, with Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino warning that underlying inflation could exceed the central...

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Signals Policy Overhaul as Hawkish Rate Outlook Rattles Markets
Jun 18, 2026 03:28 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh unveiled sweeping plans to review key central bank practices on Wednesday while signaling an end to forward guidance, marking what he described as a new chapter for U.S. monetary policy....

BOJ Raises Interest Rates to 1% as Inflation Pressures Persist
Jun 16, 2026 04:16 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.0% on Tuesday, marking its highest policy rate in 31 years as the central bank continues its efforts to combat persistent inflation. The...