Fed Expected to Hold Rates at 4.25–4.50%, Markets Now Pin Hopes on September

Jul 30, 2025 05:28 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

After its July session, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 4. 25%4. 50%, marking the fifth straight hold amid growing pressurefrom President Trumps demands for strong easing to at...

Bank of Japan Expected to Hold Rates, Yen and Nikkei 225 in Focus

Jul 30, 2025 05:28 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely anticipated to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.5% during its July 31 policy meeting, maintaining a hawkish tone amid persistent inflation and ongoing political and trade...

Singapore Central Bank Holds Monetary Policy Amid Better-Than-Expected Q2 Growth

Jul 30, 2025 01:27 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Singapores central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), left its monetary policy unchanged on Wednesday after second-quarter economic growth exceeded expectations. The MAS confirmed it would maintain the...

Pakistan Central Bank Expected to Cut Interest Rate as Inflation Eases

Jul 29, 2025 02:45 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Pakistans central bank is widely expected to reduce its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5% on Wednesday, according to a Reuters poll, as slowing inflation and stronger external reserves create room for further...

Bank of England Expected to Slow Quantitative Tightening Amid Market Pressures

Jul 28, 2025 05:20 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of England (BoE) is anticipated to ease the pace of its quantitative tightening (QT) as it prepares to cut interest rates to 4% on August 7. Economists expect the policy statement to outline the central banks...

Japan’s Trade Deal with U.S. Boosts BOJ Rate Hike Prospects

Jul 28, 2025 00:24 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Japans trade agreement with the United States is fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates later this year. Sources familiar with the central banks stance suggest the deal reduces...

Fed Expected to Hold Rates as Markets Eye Jackson Hole Policy Signals

Jul 26, 2025 01:01 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting, maintaining a data-dependent stance as markets await clearer guidance at next months Jackson Hole symposium. Bank of America...