ECB's Expected Rate Cut: Will It Be Enough to Counter Trade Woes?

Jun 05, 2025 02:47 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

With a 25-basis-point reduction to its deposit rate expected by the European Central Bank (ECB), it will drop to 2.00%. Slowing Eurozone inflation, which fell to 1.9% in May, and a poor growth outlook with staff...

Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.75% amid trade uncertainty and sticky inflation

Jun 04, 2025 16:10 pm UTC| Central Banks

The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% for the second consecutive meeting. This cautious approach is a reflection of the economys gradual slowdown, the persistent uncertainty surrounding...

BOJ’s Ueda Signals Rate Hike Despite Trade War Impact

Jun 04, 2025 01:42 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said Japans economy is resilient enough to endure the impact of U.S. tariffs and continue its inflation-wage growth cycle, suggesting the central bank may proceed with further...

RBA Stays Steady: Rate Cut Closer, But Caution Prevails

Jun 03, 2025 05:05 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Released on June 3, 2025, the minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australias (RBAs) May 2025 monetary policy meeting showed the board evaluated three possibilities: holding current rates, a 25 basis point (bps) cut, or a 50...

Brazil Central Bank Signals Flexibility as Rate Hike Cycle Remains Open

Jun 03, 2025 02:20 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Brazils central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo signaled Monday that the countrys monetary tightening cycle is not yet over, emphasizing the importance of policy flexibility as new economic data emerges. Speaking at an...

RBA Weighs Rate Cuts Amid Global Trade Risks and Inflation Outlook

Jun 03, 2025 02:08 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Australias central bank considered a steep 50 basis point rate cut in May as a precaution against escalating global trade tensions, particularly from U.S. tariffs, but ultimately opted for a smaller, more predictable 25...

BOJ’s Ueda Signals Flexible Approach Amid Global Tariff Uncertainty

Jun 03, 2025 01:59 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasized the importance of maintaining flexibility in monetary policy decisions, citing heightened uncertainty over global trade and tariff policies. Speaking before Japans parliament on...