Skip to main content Skip to footer Lagarde stated that a moderate overshoot of the inflation target could justify measured tightening Core inflation eased from 2 percent in January to 1.6 percent in February, falling below the BOJ’s 2 percent target for the first time since March 2022 The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1 percent, marking its second hike this year following a similar move in February Cooling labor market could bring earlier Fed cuts, Goldman warns CPI rose 2.4 percent annually while investors assessed the Fed outlook France recorded 0.4 percent annual inflation; Romania registered the highest rate at 8.5 percent The decision to hold rates comes after a narrow 5-4 vote among the MPC members The December Consumer Price Index showed inflation rising to 3.8 percent, alarming financial markets An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts BOK's latest meeting shows a commitment to steady interest rates amidst rising inflation The Producer Price Index decline narrowed to 1.9 percent in December as government policies targeted excessive industrial competition Holdings now represent 5-6 percent of China’s foreign exchange reserves The central bank's first rate increase since January came amid expectations that the momentum for wage hikes will continue into next year The deal supports ongoing reforms and debt restructuring essential for long-term economic stability Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was held at 3.0 percent on Monday, while the five-year LPR remained unchanged at 3.5 percent Thailand's exports remained a key driver, expanding 15 percent, supported by front-loaded shipments ahead of the expiry of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs suspension Transport costs surged 3.2 percent, driven by a 30.2 percent increase in airfares Core CPI rose 0.3 percent in July and 3.1 percent from a year earlier, compared with forecasts of 0.3 percent and 3 percent RBA cited weaker public demand as key factor in lowering annual economic outlook for 2025 Economists suggest limited easing opportunities as U.S. tariffs impact India's export landscape There was a monthly decrease of 63.5 percent in U.K. residential transactions in April 2025, compared with March 2025 CPI edged down 0.1 percent year on year, impacting economic outlook Strengthening calls for additional interest rate cuts from ECB
