
Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation
Apr 04, 2026 21:17 pm UTC| Economy Insights & Views Central Banks
Morgan Stanley believes the Federal Reserve will push forward with interest rate cuts in 2026, even as rising oil prices temporarily inflate headline inflation figures. According to the banks analysts, the current...

Bank of Japan Eyes Further Rate Hikes Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation Pressures
Apr 03, 2026 04:24 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
A senior Bank of Japan official reaffirmed the central banks commitment to continuing its interest rate hike cycle, while closely monitoring how the ongoing Middle East conflict is shaping Japans economic outlook and...

RBI Clamps Down on Rupee NDF Activity, Banks Face Steeper Losses
Apr 02, 2026 04:22 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Indian banks are bracing for heightened uncertainty after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened its grip on currency markets, barring lenders from offering rupee non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) to both resident and...

Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025
Mar 31, 2026 03:36 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia has officially ended card payment surcharges, delivering long-awaited financial relief to millions of Australian consumers. Following an extensive public review, the RBA announced that...

Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks
Mar 31, 2026 03:34 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
South Koreas nominee for Bank of Korea (BOK) governor, Shin Hyun-song, emphasized the need for an adaptable monetary policy stance on Tuesday, citing escalating risks tied to the ongoing Iran war as the primary threat to...

Bank of Japan Signals Rate Flexibility Amid Yen Volatility
Mar 30, 2026 01:10 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Monday that the central bank will keep a close eye on foreign exchange rate movements, acknowledging their significant influence on Japans economic outlook and...

Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock
Mar 27, 2026 06:43 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of Japan is bracing for significant inflation volatility as the ongoing Middle East conflict reshapes the global economic landscape, according to Kazuo Momma, a former BOJ executive now serving as chief economist...