Monetary Policy – Page 3

Silvana Tenreyro Appointed as IMF Chief Economist

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially appointed economist Silvana Tenreyro as its new chief economist, effective August 10. As a prominent academic and policy advisor, Tenreyro will transition from…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 8, 2026

Economy

Nomura and HSBC Diverge on RBI Policy Path Amid Monsoon-Driven Inflation Risks

Major financial institutions Nomura and HSBC have adopted conflicting outlooks on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy trajectory this week, as erratic monsoon patterns threaten to exacerbate domestic…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Economy

RBI Clarifies FCNR(B) Swap Facility Rules: A Guide for Banks and NRIs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) this week, detailing the operational framework for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) swap…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 29, 2026

Economy

Bank of Japan Signals Further Rate Hikes Amid Rising Inflationary Pressures

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced on Wednesday that it remains prepared to increase interest rates further should inflation continue to accelerate, signaling a decisive shift in its long-standing monetary…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 28, 2026

Economy

Bank of Japan Signals Continued Rate Hikes Following Historic Policy Shift

Japan's central bank signals more interest rate hikes are coming after a historic policy shift, impacting global markets and economic outlook.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 27, 2026

Economy

RBI Proposes Reforms to Deepen Money Market Participation and Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a new regulatory framework this week aimed at enhancing participation and liquidity within the nation's money markets. By easing access and diversifying instruments,…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 26, 2026