Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness

Jan 20, 2026 03:41 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise its economic growth forecast this Friday and signal its readiness to tighten monetary policy further, as persistent yen depreciation and expectations of solid wage growth...

China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align

Jan 20, 2026 01:18 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive month in January, signaling a continued cautious approach to monetary policy amid a fragile economic recovery. The decision, announced on Tuesday,...

Australia Treasurer Backs RBA Governor’s Support for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Independence Concerns

Jan 16, 2026 04:55 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Australias Treasurer Jim Chalmers has publicly backed Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock after she joined a group of global central bank leaders in expressing solidarity with U.S. Federal Reserve...

ECB Signals Steady Interest Rates as Fed Risks Loom Over Outlook

Jan 16, 2026 01:35 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) is unlikely to debate any changes to interest rates in the near term as long as the euro zone economy continues on its current trajectory, according to ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane....

Bank of Japan Likely to Delay Rate Hike Until July as Economists Eye 1% by September

Jan 15, 2026 06:16 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to hold off on raising interest rates until at least July, according to a majority of economists, as policymakers assess the impact of recent tightening on Japans fragile economic...

U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns

Jan 15, 2026 01:04 am UTC| Economy Politics Central Banks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized the importance of clear and well-communicated monetary policy during a recent meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, as concerns grow over sharp...

Japan Declines Comment on BOJ’s Absence From Global Support Statement for Fed Chair Powell. Source: Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jan 14, 2026 06:20 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Japan has declined to comment on why the Bank of Japan (BOJ) did not join a rare joint statement issued by other major central banks in support of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, following reports of threats of...