Monetary policy

But the widely expected move fails to prop up the yen, which initially falls

Quarter-point hike is first in 3 years; oil shock, tariffs, AI boom continue to drive inflation

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s monetary policy should remain accommodative to support economic recovery and there was space to cut rates further if needed, the minutes of the central bank’s Aug 26 meeting showed on Wednesday (Sep 9).

The country has managed to sustain robust growth while containing inflation

45% of respondents in MAS’ latest poll see tightening of Singdollar policy band in October, up from 30% before

Why targeted central bank instruments that incentivise strategic investments are crucial in this age

Their rate recommendations provide an insight into how contested the Fed policymakers’ final decision was

Three policymakers dissented in favour of a quarter-percentage point hike at the meeting

At its meeting last month, the Japanese central bank held its policy rate at 1% and signalled that it could possibly raise it in September