Monetary Policy
Central banks need ‘heightened vigilance’ over risks amid Middle East conflict: MAS chief economist
Risks are greater for small open economies, with energy prices affecting costs and wages more quickly, he says
Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees yen intervention impact as short-lived
[TOKYO] Japan’s recent foreign exchange intervention may have kept the yen from sliding below the 160-per-dollar mark but it is unlikely to have a lasting effect in propping up the sagging currency, f...
Bessent’s unprecedented grasp on Japan policy tests Takaichi
His knowledge of Japan is “unprecedented” for a Treasury chief, according to Ken Weinstein
Kevin Warsh’s Fed: Reform agenda or reputational risk?
His early actions would show if he is a disciplined reformer or a politically convenient appointment
BOJ keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
The central bank also sharply revises up its price forecasts and stresses vigilance to the risk of an inflation overshoot
Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook
It will be the first among a flurry of central banks seen as keeping policy steady this week
BOE set to stress test longer energy shock while holding rates
Its monetary policy committee is expected to leave borrowing costs on hold at 3.75% on Thursday
Bank of Korea’s new chief signals flexible policy amid oil risks
Shin Hyun-song also highlights a longer-term need to reassess the role of the central bank
More monetary policy tightening moves on the cards this year: economists
April’s revisions seen as pre-emptive; inflation pass-through from Iran war yet to show up in data
Singapore tightens monetary policy for first time since 2022, raises inflation forecasts amid Iran war oil shock
Core and headline inflation forecast is raised to 1.5-2.5%, from 1-2% previously
