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...

ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates as Energy Shock Fuels Eurozone Inflation Concerns

Jun 11, 2026 10:15 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to end its year-long pause on interest rate increases this Thursday, signaling a more hawkish stance as rising energy costs and persistent inflation continue to challenge the...

Hawkish Turn on a Razor's Edge: The ECB Faces Inflation, War, and Stagnation

Jun 11, 2026 06:25 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

A 25-basis-point rate increase is expected from the European Central Bank at its meeting on June 11, 2026a move nearly assured by markets and a large body of experts. The deposit facility rate is expected to increase from...

New Zealand Unemployment and Inflation Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Election

Jun 10, 2026 03:38 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

New Zealands economic outlook has become increasingly complicated as rising inflation and elevated unemployment place the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) under growing pressure ahead of the closely contested 2026...

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Weak Yen and Strong U.S. Jobs Data Increase Pressure

Jun 10, 2026 00:26 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is facing growing pressure to accelerate interest rate hikes as the Japanese yen remains weak and expectations increase for a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve policy. Strong U.S. labor market data...

Tokyo Tremor: Near-Certain BOJ Hike Threatens 20–30% Crypto Crash as $500B Yen Carry Trade Unwinds

Jun 09, 2026 14:51 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

With prediction markets projecting a 98% chance of a 25-basis-point increase boosting the main rate to 1.00%its highest level in three decadesthe Bank of Japan is ready to provide a historic policy tightening on June 16,...

BoE Policymaker Alan Taylor Signals No Need for Interest Rate Hike Amid Iran War Inflation Risks

Jun 08, 2026 06:13 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has indicated that the UKs current interest rate level remains restrictive enough to manage inflation, despite growing concerns over price pressures linked to the ongoing...