Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target

Mar 17, 2026 02:59 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Tuesday that underlying inflation in Japan is steadily moving toward the central banks 2% target, emphasizing that sustainable price growth must be supported by consistent...

Asia Stocks Rise Amid Central Bank Week and Middle East Tensions

Mar 17, 2026 02:56 am UTC| Economy

Asian equity markets edged higher Tuesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session as investors navigated a packed central bank schedule and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict. MSCIs broadest...

U.S. Dollar Slips as Iran War and Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Mar 16, 2026 13:22 pm UTC| Economy

The U.S. dollar index declined on Monday, pulling back 0.4% to 99.97 as markets paused following a recent greenback rally. The euro climbed to $1.1473 against the dollar, while the British pound rose to $1.3278, reflecting...

Oil Prices Waver Amid U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Mar 16, 2026 13:19 pm UTC| Economy

Global oil prices swung sharply on Monday as markets grappled with mounting fears over supply disruptions tied to the escalating U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran. After surging nearly 3% earlier in the session,...

Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War Inflation Fears

Mar 16, 2026 05:04 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% this Thursday, even as rising inflationary pressures force policymakers to maintain a cautious rate-hike stance. The decision...

RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty

Mar 16, 2026 05:02 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on March 17, bringing the cash rate to 4.10% a one-year high. The...

Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027

Mar 16, 2026 05:01 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Taiwans central bank is widely anticipated to keep its benchmark discount rate unchanged at 2% during its quarterly meeting this Thursday, with economists projecting this stance will remain in place well into 2027. A...