Interest rates

Trump to stop trading with some nations if Fed doesn’t cut rates

2026-09-04T14:34:30.000Z
The divergence highlights the ECB’s challenge in calibrating monetary policy as renewed fighting in the Middle East jolts energy markets again.

Economists see final ECB hike next week in split with markets

2026-09-04T07:22:55.000Z
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller speaks prior to giving a Reuters interview in Washington, D.C., Sep 3, 2026.

US Fed’s Waller says safety premium for Treasuries is gone

2026-09-03T22:30:10.000Z
Sound fundamentals are expected to keep growth resilient in 2027, with gains to be driven by export demand and sustained tourist spending, notes BNM.

Malaysia’s central bank holds rates again, says growth momentum to continue in 2027

2026-09-03T07:56:09.000Z
Malaysia’s economy expanded 6 per cent in Q2, exceeding the central bank’s 4 to 5 per cent growth forecast for 2026.

Malaysia set to hold rates as investors bet on tightening ahead

2026-09-03T01:50:51.000Z
BOJ chief Kazuo Ueda says: “We will scrutinise whether the economy and prices are moving in line with our baseline scenario, as well as risks.” 

BOJ chief signals chance of September rate hike, debate on price risks

2026-09-02T06:03:07.000Z
RBNZ governor Anna Breman said: “We do think that it’s likely there may be a future OCR increase, but the timing is highly uncertain.”

New Zealand flags gradual policy tightening after hiking rates

2026-09-02T03:26:02.000Z
A weak yen has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, causing headaches for Japanese policymakers by increasing households’ cost of living.

Bessent urges BOJ chief to combat weak yen with ‘decisive’ monetary steps

2026-09-02T00:23:29.000Z
Consumer prices jumped an annual 2.9 per cent in August after advancing 2.8 per cent the previous month.

German inflation edges higher, adding to case for ECB hike

2026-08-31T13:16:00.000Z
Fed chair Kevin Warsh addressed immediate market demands for details on his reaction function, and put the realities of productivity and AI front and centre.
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Warsh charts a forward-looking path for Fed at Jackson Hole

2026-08-31T09:32:23.000Z