Interest rates
Thai central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected
The reduction is the fifth since October 2024, with rates down by a total of 125 basis points
Bank Indonesia keeps rates steady, focuses on rupiah stability
The bank also leaves its deposit and lending rates unchanged at 3.75% and 5.50%, respectively
Digital banks in South-east Asia face profit pressure as rates slump and credit risks rise
Preserving deposits and embedding products within ecosystems could prove vital, say market watchers
Australia government forced to lift inflation forecast, keeps spending plans intact
Inflation has increased recently due to services and prices of new housing
RBNZ expects new bank capital requirements to lower rates
The new settings will be phased in from early 2026
Economists at CBA, NAB call for Australia February rate hike
RBA Governor Michele Bullock has ruled out further policy easing last week after keeping rates steady
BOJ is set to raise benchmark rates to highest level since 1995
Japan’s first female prime minister has refrained from criticising Ueda’s plans to dial back monetary easing as she prioritises the inflation fight
Bank of England faces the end of easing cycle
The 25 bp cut on Dec 18 will bring the BOE’s rate to 3.75%, and is suggested as Britain’s ‘neutral rate’
Japan business mood hits four-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike view alive
Companies expect inflation to hit 2.4% one, three and five years ahead, the tankan shows
