Interest rates
China’s central bank warns on imported inflation from higher oil prices, focuses on policy transmission
Many economists have already scrapped their forecasts for a rate cut this year
BOA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data
Stronger-than-expected US employment reinforces forecast of unchanged interest rates for some time
Bank Negara Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis
The latest indicators show the country’s Q1 growth momentum continues, driven by domestic demand and strong exports
Australia’s central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
Markets price in further rate hikes, with peak seen at 4.60% by September
Philippines may need larger rate hike as inflation soars past 7%
The BSP has warned that a prolonged oil price shock could disanchor inflation expectations
Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
US inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2 per cent target
Top Bank of Korea official says it’s time to consider rate hike
The South Korean currency has recently touched its weakest level against the US dollar since the global financial crisis
ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit
Inflation in the eurozone is already above its 2% target and expected to rise in the coming months
Bank of England holds rates as officials consider hikes ahead
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 in favour of leaving the benchmark rate at 3.75%
