Interest rates
Inflation above ECB comfort zone in top economies backs hike
Softer inflation in Germany is unlikely to deter policymakers from tightening
Fed’s Schmid says officials must signal commitment to inflation
FEDERAL Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said he remained focused on elevated inflation and officials should make it clear they’re willing to do what is needed to achieve price stabil...
Aggressive Asia hikes show few signs of stabilising currencies
Policymakers in developed nations are also signalling aggressive moves
Tokyo inflation slowdown unlikely to derail Bank of Japan rate hike
The city CPI is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends
Warsh’s new challenge: Containing Fed hawks as inflation simmers
Trump has said he wants Warsh to act independently as Fed chair
Bank of Japan’s rate hike timing secondary to economy’s readiness: ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe
[TOKYO] Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can withstand tighter monet...
Bank of Korea’s new chief reveals hawkish posture as price, FX risks grow
Central bank votes 5-2 to hold interest rates steady at 2.5%; analysts expect at least one rate hike by end-September
BOJ’s new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target
At 2.8% in April, it is higher than 2.5% in March, the central bank reveals
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis
The Central Bank raised the overnight policy rate to 8.75% from 7.75%
Fed’s Waller says next move as likely to be rate hike as cut
FEDERAL Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he supports making clear the central bank’s next interest-rate move is just as likely to be an increase as a cut, as the energy shock from the Iran war...
