Interest rates
Powell defends independence of Federal Reserve
It will maintain trust in central banks that monetary policy will not be abused for short-term gains that might win elections
Singapore, Asia markets end largely higher after Fed pause and MAS hold as focus shifts to earnings
Investor attention is shifting towards fundamentals and AI-linked growth themes in the region
US Fed holds rates steady, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilising job market
Policymakers voted 10-2 to hold the US central bank’s benchmark interest rate
Federal Reserve’s Powell dodges questions on his future, but has advice for his successor
Powell’s term as chair ends in May
ECB may need fresh rate cut if euro strengthens, says Austrian central bank governor
Recent gains against the US dollar were ‘modest’ and did not require a response, he adds
Some in Bank of Japan saw need to watch weak-yen impact on prices in timing rate hike: December minutes
[TOKYO] A few Bank of Japan board members said the central bank must be mindful of the impact a weak yen could have on underlying inflation in deciding when to raise interest rates again, minutes of i...
Fed’s first meeting of 2026 likely to be dominated by threats to central bank’s independence
The benchmark rate is likely to stay put at between 3.5 and 3.75%
Fed to hold rates as political storm intensifies around Powell
The decision is likely to amplify the outrage of US President Donald Trump, who wants them slashed
Floating rates are back on the radar, but fixed mortgages still rule Singapore’s home loans
After several years of rate volatility, many borrowers are placing greater emphasis on certainty
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
The central bank vowed to raise rates if economic and price developments move in line with its projections
