Monetary Policy – Page 4

RBI Projected to Maintain Interest Rates in August Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is highly anticipated to keep its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.50% during its upcoming monetary policy review in August. Financial analysts and economists…

Prasenjit Bhowmik August 3, 2026

Market

Yen Rally Stalls as Markets Speculate on Further Japanese Intervention

TOKYO — The Japanese yen experienced highly volatile trading sessions this week as its recent intervention-fueled rally began to lose momentum. Financial markets are now on high alert, with traders…

Prasenjit Bhowmik August 1, 2026

Economy

Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Growing Internal Dissent Over Inflation Risks

The Federal Reserve opted to maintain the federal funds rate at its current level on Wednesday, following a high-stakes two-day policy meeting in Washington, D.C. The central bank kept the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 30, 2026

Economy

Bank Indonesia Defies Market Expectations With Surprise Rate Hold to Assess Prior Tightening

Bank Indonesia unexpectedly maintained its key benchmark interest rate at 6.25 percent during its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday in Jakarta, pausing its tightening cycle to assess the cumulative impact…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Economy

Eurozone Wage Growth Cools as ECB Prepares Next Policy Steps

The European Central Bank reported this week that Eurozone businesses expect wage growth to moderate over the coming year, providing relief to central bankers despite a recent uptick in headline…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Economy

Federal Reserve Faces High-Stakes Rate Decision Amid Cooling Inflation and Geopolitical Jitters

The Federal Reserve prepares for a pivotal interest rate decision in Washington next week, caught between encouraging domestic economic data and rising global uncertainty. While recent government reports show cooling…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

European Central Bank Pauses Rate Hikes but Warns Oil Surge Could Trigger Future Tightening

The European Central Bank kept interest rates at a record high but warned that rising oil prices could force future borrowing cost increases.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

European Central Bank Holds Rates Steady but Signals Potential Hikes Amid Rising Oil Prices

The European Central Bank paused rate hikes to assess economic impact but warns of future increases as surging oil prices threaten to spark inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy