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THE BOTTOM LINE

A different type of G7 central bank divergence

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate at its meeting in mid-June to the highest level since 1995.
Banking & Finance

Asian central banks turn hawkish as AI and oil shocks hit region

The sustained accumulation reflects a broader trend among global central banks to bolster gold holdings at lower prices.
International

China’s central bank adds gold for 18th straight month

Donald Trump has flip-flopped from saying the war could end “very soon” to claiming the US has “plenty of time” as it pounds targets from the skies.
International

World’s top central banks are about to confront fresh inflation threat as war jolts oil

The bank leaves unchanged the overnight deposit facility and lending facility rates at 3.75% and 5.5%, respectively.
Asean Business

Bank Indonesia holds rates steady, focus remains on rupiah

Thomas Djiwandono says “synergy” between the central bank, fiscal policy-makers and other authorities “can be accelerated, can be strengthened”.
International

Nephew of Indonesia's president gets nod to become central bank board member

Investors are worried that independent monetary policymaking in South-east Asia’s largest economy might be under pressure as Prabowo targets economic growth of 8 per cent by 2029, from about 5 per cent now.
International

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

The US Justice Department’s criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell over a building renovation project has cast uncertainty over inflation and monetary policy.
International
BT EXPLAINS

What’s next for home loan rates? Where interest rates are headed with Fed independence in question

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) targets inflation in the range of 2 per cent-4 per cent over the medium term.
Banking & Finance

Philippines central bank sees inflation rising toward target

A vendor counts earnings in pesos in Manila. BSP said the outlook for growth had weakened, while inflation was benign.
International

Philippine central bank cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%

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