Japan's GDP Booms, BoJ Rate Path Uncertain
Japan's economy experienced robust growth in Q1 2024, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for potential Bank of Japan interest rate hikes.
19 May 2026
Poland Central Bank Cautious on Inflation, Signals Readiness to Act
Poland's Central Bank is prepared to tackle inflation but will carefully assess the economic outlook before making policy changes.
18 May 2026
Japan Ends Negative Rates After 17 Years
Japan's central bank raised interest rates to a 30-year high, driving up bond yields amid fiscal spending concerns and yen weakness.
17 May 2026
Fed chair confirmed 54–45 as partisan Senate split looms
Fed chair Warsh won Senate confirmation 54–45 amid a stark partisan split, signaling a contentious start as Powell’s term concludes this week.
13 May 2026
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08 May 2026
Bank of Canada reviews inflation-targeting framework as economic conditions shift
Bank of Canada reviews monetary policy framework, including inflation targeting, to address evolving economic conditions and affordability.
08 May 2026
Colombia Holds Rates Steady, Risking Market Credibility
An unexpected halt in Colombian interest rate hikes has shaken investor confidence and is expected to weaken the peso.
01 May 2026
Japan Signals Yen Intervention as Currency Hits New Low
Japanese officials signaled imminent yen intervention is possible after the currency fell to its weakest point since 2024, putting global markets on high alert.
30 Apr 2026
Powell Staying as Governor as Warsh Bid Proceeds
Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair nomination cleared a key panel on a partisan vote, as current Chair Jerome Powell signaled plans to remain a Fed governor.
29 Apr 2026
Fed Nominee Hints at Balance Sheet-Rate Connection
Fed Chair nominee may link balance sheet size to interest rates, potentially lowering them.
29 Apr 2026
Senate committee advances Kevin Warsh for Fed top post
Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination moves to Senate, signaling a potential leadership and policy shift at the central bank.
29 Apr 2026
Brazil Interest Rate Cut Faces Headwinds From New Stimulus
Brazil's central bank is poised for another modest interest rate reduction as new fiscal spending and energy costs complicate its easing cycle.
29 Apr 2026
Eurozone Inflation Fears Surge Amid Economic Slowdown
Surging Eurozone inflation expectations are colliding with a deteriorating economic outlook, placing the European Central Bank in a precarious position.
28 Apr 2026
Kevin Warsh Nomination for Fed Chair Poised to Advance
Kevin Warsh Fed Chair nomination advances after Sen. Thom Tillis lifts his hold, following the DOJ ending its Powell probe Friday.
27 Apr 2026
Brazil Inflation Forecast Rises Amid Energy Price Shock
Brazil inflation forecast for 2026 rose to 4.71% on Monday, breaching the 4.5% ceiling as energy prices lift medium-term risks.
13 Apr 2026
Escalating Gulf Conflict Impacts Global Markets
Gulf tensions between the US and Iran lifted oil volatility, strengthened the dollar, and pushed yields higher as markets repriced rate expectations.
23 Mar 2026
Russia Rate Cut Expected Despite Oil Price Surge
Russia's central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 15% despite a 40% surge in global oil prices.
16 Mar 2026
