
South Korea Central Bank Signals Inflation Concerns as Oil Prices Surge
May 11, 2026 06:24 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
South Koreas central bank is expected to place greater emphasis on inflation control after rising global oil prices triggered concerns that inflation could move above the Bank of Koreas 2% target. The warning came from...

ECB Signals Possible Interest Rate Move if Inflation Outlook Fails to Improve
May 11, 2026 06:09 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
European Central Bank (ECB) governing council member Martin Kocher signaled that the ECB may soon need to adjust interest rates if inflation in the eurozone does not show meaningful improvement. His comments, published...

RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.35% Amid Rising Inflation Risks and Middle East Tensions
May 05, 2026 08:02 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% on Tuesday, a move widely anticipated by markets. The decision reflects growing concerns over inflation, particularly as...
RBA Strikes Again: Cash Rate Climbs to 4.35% as Inflation Stubbornly Rebounds
May 05, 2026 06:15 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
Declaring a 25-basis-point increase to the cash rate target to 4.35% as of May 5, 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has stepped up its fight against ongoing price pressures. This action comes after a worrisome...

RBA Rate Hike Outlook: Impact on AUD/USD and ASX 200
May 04, 2026 04:00 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.35% following its May 5 policy meeting, marking its third increase this year. This anticipated move would return the...

Eurozone Recession Risks Rise as Middle East Conflict Threatens Growth, ECB Official Warns
May 04, 2026 02:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Concerns that the eurozone could face a recession are increasingly valid as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global markets, according to European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and...

Bank of Korea Signals Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Remains Elevated
May 04, 2026 02:08 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is signaling a shift toward a more hawkish monetary policy stance, with senior officials indicating that interest rate hikes may soon be back on the table. Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy governor and...