Monetary Policy
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
Singapore may tighten monetary policy as oil shock lifts prices
The Singapore dollar has slipped against the greenback since the war in Iran started
Singapore stocks near record high as Iran war fuels haven status
Trump said the US will begin blockade of Hormuz, setting the stage for more global market turmoil
Oil spike, inflation, and Middle East tensions: Can ceasefire avert global economic shock?
Despite the ceasefire, markets persist, with oil prices nearly doubling since January. A fragile US-Iran truce caused a stock rally, but its lasting effect on Asian markets is unclear.
