
BOJ Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High, Signals Strong Focus on Inflation Risks
Jun 16, 2026 04:08 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.0%, marking the highest level in 31 years as policymakers intensify efforts to address persistent inflation pressures and growing global economic...

Taiwan Central Bank Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2027
Jun 15, 2026 04:20 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Taiwans central bank is widely expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting this week, with most economists forecasting that rates will remain steady through 2027. According to a...

RBA Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 4.35% as Markets Watch AUD/USD and ASX 200
Jun 15, 2026 04:18 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely expected to keep its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 4.35% during its June policy meeting on Tuesday. After implementing three interest rate increases since early 2026,...

BOJ Rate Hike Expected to Boost Yen, Impact USD/JPY and Nikkei
Jun 15, 2026 04:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.0% at the conclusion of its June 16 policy meeting, marking its fourth rate hike since ending its ultra-loose monetary policy in...

ECB Keeps July Rate Options Open Amid Iran War Energy Price Risks
Jun 12, 2026 06:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The European Central Bank (ECB) will keep all policy options on the table ahead of its July meeting and stands ready to take further action if rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict fuel broader inflationary...

South Korea Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike as Inflation Remains Elevated
Jun 12, 2026 02:14 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
South Koreas central bank has reinforced expectations of a potential interest rate hike as inflationary pressures continue to build amid rising global oil prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Bank of Korea...
ECB Ends Three-Year Freeze: 25bp Hike to 2.25% as Iran War Energy Shock Forces Hawkish Pivot
Jun 11, 2026 16:38 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
On June 11, 2026, the European Central Bank raised its deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, then increased its main refinancing rate to 2.40% and marginal lending facility to 2.65%, therefore ending its...
Gold Price Holds Above $4,130 as Fed Rate Outlook and Middle East Tensions Support Safe-Haven Demand