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...

Goldman Sachs Sees Fed Holding Interest Rates Steady Until 2027

Jun 08, 2026 05:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook for U.S. monetary policy, predicting that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged through 2026 and postpone any rate cuts until 2027. The updated forecast reflects...

Indonesia Plans Higher Asset Yields to Boost Rupiah and Restore Investor Confidence

Jun 08, 2026 04:43 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Indonesias central bank and finance ministry have agreed to increase yields on Indonesian financial assets in an effort to attract foreign portfolio inflows and strengthen the rupiah, which has recently fallen to record...