
BSP Sees Philippine Inflation Easing, Keeps Policy Options Open
Aug 17, 2026 04:40 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in the Philippines to gradually ease over the medium term, although risks to consumer prices remain tilted to the upside, central bank Governor Eli Remolona said on...

Japan Government Backs Earlier BOJ Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Build
Aug 13, 2026 06:20 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Japans government is reportedly supportive of an earlier interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), with policymakers potentially moving as soon as September or October as inflationary pressures intensify. Bloomberg...
RBA Holds the Line: Cautious Pause Amid Stubborn Inflation
Aug 11, 2026 05:15 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate target fixed at 4.35% following its 1011 August 2026 meeting; the unchanged rate will take effect from 12 August. Released alongside the August Statement on Monetary Policy,...

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise Ahead of September Meeting
Aug 07, 2026 06:23 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Bank of Japan policymakers are preparing a series of closely watched speeches ahead of the BOJs September 17-18 policy meeting, as expectations grow that the central bank will deliver another interest rate hike. BOJ board...

Brazil Cuts Selic Rate to 14% as Inflation Eases but Risks Persist
Aug 06, 2026 01:45 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Brazils central bank lowered its benchmark Selic interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.00% per year on Wednesday, signaling that inflation is gradually slowing while emphasizing that price pressures remain above the...
RBI Holds Fire at 5.25%: Rupee Gets a Stabilizing Pause but No Bullish Spark
Aug 05, 2026 10:13 am UTC| Central Banks Technicals
In its most recent evaluation, the Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral attitude and revised growth estimates to 6.7% while decreasing FY27 inflation projections to 5%. Though it misses...

BOJ Minutes Signal More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Grow
Aug 05, 2026 08:51 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the need for additional interest rate hikes as inflationary pressures continue to build, according to minutes from the central banks June policy meeting released on Wednesday. The...