Pakistan central bank likely to deliver sixth straight rate cut to revive economy- Reuters poll
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Japan’s Central Bank Drops the Drama and Wins on Rates
Kazuo Ueda appears to have made a new year’s resolution to avoid shocks — and the self-inflicted wounds that come with them. After blindsiding investors in July, the Bank of Japan governor needed Friday’s interest-rate hike to be boring. By that yardstick, he’s notched a win.
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.
Dollar flat as investors await Trump tariff, central bank guidance
The dollar steadied against major peers on Thursday, continuing its near paralysis of the past two days before more concrete announcements on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Turkey’s central bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 45%
Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 45%. The decision on Thursday marked the second rate cut in a row and came as inflation slowed.
Malaysia central bank holds key rate for 10th straight meeting
Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the 10th consecutive policy meeting on Wednesday, citing strong economic growth and steady inflation, while warning of potential currency volatility.
Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase
Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates on Friday and accelerate its normalisation of monetary policy.
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Ban Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
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Russians are so nervous about the economy that the central bank took to Telegram to dismiss rumors about deposits being frozen
Russia's central bank hiked rates to 21% late last year in a bid to cool soaring inflation.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
Japan's central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years, after consumer price rises accelerated last year. The move by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its short-term policy rate to 0.5% comes just hours after the latest economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
Japan Central Bank Rate Hike Odds Could Turn on Trump Address
The Bank of Japan looks set to raise interest rates this week unless Trump’s inauguration address as U.S. president on Monday rattles financial markets, say people familiar with the central bank’s thinking.
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rate
Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 2008
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate Friday to the highest level in 17 years, as Governor Kazuo Ueda continues his mission to return to central bank orthodoxy.
World shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to a record and Bank of Japan raises rates
World shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.