Keyword "Central banking" - List of latest news (566 results)

22/04 European Central Bank’s Lagarde says she hopes Trump doesn't fire Fed's Powell

The ECB last week cut interest rates by a further 25 basis points and warned of a 'deteriorated' growth outlook linked to tariff tensions.

22/04 CNBC Daily Open: Investors grow wary of U.S. assets as Trump intensifies attacks on Powell

With no market closure to shield shares from U.S. President Trump’s threats of interfering in the Federal Reserve, investors unloaded their stocks.

21/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s threat to intervene in Fed could cause upheaval

An administration that aims to please the populace might cut rates despite high inflation, leading to more economic difficulties.

21/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s desire to intervene in Fed could cause chaos

An administration that aims to please the populace might cut rates despite high inflation, leading to further economic difficulties.

17/04 Turkey's central bank surprises with 350-basis-point rate hike

Turkey's central bank surprised markets on Thursday when it raised its key interest rate, the one-week repurchase rate, from 42.5% to 46%.

17/04 South Korea holds rates as it grapples with U.S. tariffs, prepares for snap election

This was in line with a Reuters poll of economists that forecast the bank to keep rates unchanged.

16/04 Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live on policy to the Economic Club of Chicago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday afternoon at the Economic Club of Chicago.

16/04 Tariffs clear the way for European Central Bank interest rate cut

The European Bank is widely expected to trim interest rates for the third time this year on Thursday.

14/04 Singapore eases monetary policy for a second time; slashes forecast after growth misses estimates

This comes as the MAS had previously eased its policy stance back in its January meeting, the first time since 2020.

09/04 India's central bank cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 6% to boost slowing growth

04/04 Powell sees tariffs raising inflation and says Fed will wait before further rate moves

Powell said the Fed faces a "highly uncertain outlook" because of the new reciprocal levies the president announced Wednesday

01/04 Trump's tariffs are expected to raise consumer prices, but a key question remains: By how much?

As the U.S. president weighs increasing tariffs on imports, economists find that prices across many categories could rise as a result.

01/04 Australia central bank says it's cautious about inflation outlook as it keeps rates steady at 4.1%

The move was also in line with expectations from economists, and comes as Australia's government is in caretaker mode.

01/04 'Peak' uncertainty: Evercore ISI predicts market turning point around Trump tariffs

Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel recommends accumulating stocks right now.

27/03 Trump's tariffs push will hit the U.S. harder than Europe in the short term, Santander chair says

"On a relative basis, in the short term, Europe will be less affected than the U.S.," Santander's Ana Botín said regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs.

27/03 Trump's tariffs are making the ECB's interest rate path 'more complicated,' policymaker says

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies are complicating the path ahead for European Central Bank interest rates, policymaker Pierre Wunsch told CNBC.

25/03 Morgan Stanley's near-term rally call: CIO Mike Wilson sees beaten-up Mag 7 stocks as winners

Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson contends the recent market weakness "has nothing to do with tariffs."

24/03 Political and financial turmoil set to dominate Turkey, risking economic stabilization plans

"Once again, President Erdogan's political agenda has inflicted serious damage on Turkey's economic outlook," one analyst note read.

19/03 Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year

The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

19/03 Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook

The BOJ's decision comes just ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.

11/03 Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

07/03 Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates

Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.

07/03 'Very concerned' about Europe's struggling economy, European Central Bank policymaker Centeno says

On Thursday, the ECB had revised its gross domestic product expectations for the euro area lower.

06/03 European Central Bank cuts rates again, says policy is becoming 'meaningfully less restrictive'

The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points and struck a more hawkish tone in its communication.

05/03 European Central Bank to make 'last easy rate cut' as tariffs, higher fiscal spending loom

Disagreement among policymakers may be set to increase as the neutral rate swims into view.

05/03 Reserve Bank of New Zealand's governor resigns after seven years of service

New Zealand central bank's Governor Adrian Orr has resigned after seven years and will complete service on March 31, according to an official statement.

25/02 Bank of Korea cuts rates to lowest since August 2022 to boost sluggish growth

The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.

19/02 New Zealand slashes rates for a fourth straight time in bid to boost a slowing economy

The move comes amid continued easing inflation and slowing growth in the country.

12/02 India's inflation cools to lower-than-expected 4.31% in January

This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.

11/02 Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further

Powell called the economy "strong overall" with a "solid" labor market and inflation that is easing but still above the Fed's 2% goal.

11/02 Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before the Senate Banking Committee

Powell delivers his semiannual remarks on monetary policy and the economy this week on Capitol Hill.

06/02 Bank of England's Bailey says UK can't avoid U.S. tariff impact — even if it's not in the direct firing line

If tariffs are announced, their effect on the global economy and inflation would need to be looked at, he told CNBC's Steve Sedgwick.

06/02 India likely to cut benchmark rates for the first time in nearly five years as economy slows, inflation eases

India is widely anticipated to cut its benchmark policy rate at the policy meeting concluding this Friday.

05/02 Bank of England to resume rate cuts with outlook complicated by tax hikes and Trump tariffs

Traders have ramped up their bets on the total number of BOE rate cuts in 2025 since January, as Europe diverges from the U.S.

05/02 World's demand for gold hit another record high last year; appetite for bullion in 2025 remains firm

The world's demand for gold hit another record high in 2024 amid robust central bank purchases and investment demand growth, the World Gold Council said.

30/01 Watch: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after rate decision

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is giving a press conference following the bank's latest monetary policy decision.

29/01 The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money

The Fed paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

29/01 Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.

29/01 European Central Bank to cut rates again with Trump threat and U.S. divergence in focus

"The Fed will likely be on a more hawkish path, so significant divergence from the ECB could risk flight of capital towards the Dollar."

24/01 The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money

The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.

24/01 Bank of Japan hikes policy rates by 25 basis points to highest since 2008

The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC's survey from Jan 15-20, which saw an overwhelming majority of economists predict a hike.

24/01 Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020, warns of growth slowdown

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange rate policy band.

21/01 Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows

Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ leadership as driving their expectations.

17/01 Traders bet on more Bank of England rate cuts in 2025 after data shocks

The disappointing retail data adds to the dim economic picture in the U.K. and to the challenges facing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.

16/01 Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.

16/01 Bank of Korea leaves rates unchanged at 3% in a surprise move

This is the lowest the BOK's rate has been since August 2022.

15/01 UK homeowners brace for higher mortgages as borrowing costs spike

Hundreds of thousands of U.K. homeowners are facing the prospect of higher mortgage rates after a spike in U.K. borrowing costs.

15/01 Dollar rally pauses ahead of U.S. inflation test

The dollar hit a speed bump on Wednesday as traders turned cautious ahead of a closely watched U.S. consumer inflation report due later in the day.

14/01 A global bond sell-off is deepening as investors pare Fed rate cut expectations

A sell-off in global bond markets is accelerating, fueling concerns over government finances and raising the specter of higher borrowing costs.

14/01 BOJ deputy governor flags chance of rate hike next week

The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates next week based on its new quarterly growth and inflation forecasts, says Deputy Governor Himino.

13/01 India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts

The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.

10/01 Why China's central bank has stopped bond purchases

The bank halted its government bond purchases Friday in an attempt to slow a one-way bonds trade that's put unwanted downward pressure on the yuan, analysts say.

10/01 China central bank suspends treasury bond buying citing short supply

China's central bank said on Friday it has decided to suspend treasury bond purchases temporarily due to short supply of the bonds.

09/01 CNBC Daily Open: Fed’s inflation worries didn’t bother markets

On paper, minutes for the Fed’s December meeting spelled bad news for investors. But it seems investors had already priced in inflation warnings.

09/01 Asia's central banks face a formidable challenge: An ascendant U.S. dollar

A surge in the dollar has sent Asian currencies reeling, stoking worries over imported inflation and prompting some central banks to intervene in the currency market.

09/01 Australia November retail sales rise by most in 10 months on Black Friday boost

Despite forecasts suggesting subdued consumer demand, Australian retail sales saw the biggest jump in November as Black Friday drew cost-conscious shoppers.

08/01 Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its December meeting.

02/01 Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests

The South Korean economy has to grapple with internal political turmoil and the threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in 2025.

26/12 Gold firms in holiday-thinned trade with spotlight on Fed and Trump policies

Bullion has risen by 27% so far in 2024.

24/12 Gold steadies in holiday lull as markets eye 2025 Fed moves

Gold prices steadied in holiday-thinned trade on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy.

23/12 Gold eases as U.S. dollar, yields rise in thin holiday trading

Spot gold saw is coming off a weekly loss due to the Fed's cautious rate cut stance in 2025.

23/12 Euro edges down, dollar hovers around two-year high

The dollar held steady Monday, sitting near a 2-year high.

21/12 How the Federal Reserve's rate policy affects mortgages

Quantitative tightening at the Federal Reserve may keep upward pressure on 30-year fixed mortgage rates for the foreseeable future.

20/12 Russian central bank surprises markets by holding key rate at 21%

Russia's central bank on Friday left its key interest rates unchanged at 21%, citing monetary tightness as Moscow wages its ongoing battle with sky-scraping inflation.

20/12 CNBC Daily Open: In search of certainty, markets find volatility instead

The S&P and Nasdaq continued their downward trend, but the Dow snapped its 10-day losing streak. How should investors proceed amid such uncertainty?

20/12 CNBC Daily Open: More certainty of increased volatility

The S&P and Nasdaq continued their downward trend, but the Dow snapped its 10-day losing streak. How should investors proceed amid such uncertainty?

19/12 The Fed's hawkish signal sparked gold jitters — but analysts see support for the precious metal in 2025

"Trump tariff proposals and a more hawkish Fed add to the downside risk for gold... But we expect non-traditional factors to be stronger," one economist said.

19/12 The Fed's rate outlook has rattled markets. Here's what it means for global central banks

The Federal Reserve roiled markets by raising its inflation outlook and signaling fewer rate cuts next year — and global central banks were likely taking note.

19/12 Bank of England holds rates but vote split surprises markets

Economists widely expected a rate hold at the December meeting, as policymakers remain concerned with stubborn services inflation and wage growth.

19/12 Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%, yen weakens

The decision comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%.

19/12 New Zealand sinks into recession, more rate cuts coming

New Zealand's economy sank into recession in Q3 amidst plunging activity and slashed output, cementing the case for more aggressive rate cuts.

18/12 The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you

The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.

18/12 Fed cuts by a quarter point, indicates fewer reductions ahead

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its decision on interest rates.

18/12 UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November, in line with expectations

UK inflation data comes after wage growth quashed any last expectation for a final 2024 rate cut from the Bank of England.

16/12 Here's what we now know about the European Central Bank's rate cut plans

Policymakers in Frankfurt indicated a clear dovish shift, but exactly where they will stop rate cuts remains a topic of debate.

14/12 Yellen warns incoming Trump team against interfering with bank supervision

13/12 Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you

The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.

12/12 India's inflation slows from 14-month high, raising hopes of interest rate cut under new governor

The country's inflation rate reading comes after India had missed growth expectations for its fiscal second quarter

12/12 Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength

The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.

11/12 European Central Bank heads for last rate cut of year — but jumbo move seems off the table

The euro zone central bank will need to do "heavy lifting" next year to support the waning economy, analysts say.

10/12 Australia's central bank ends 2024 with a dovish pivot, jolting markets

Australia's central bank kept interest rates unchanged at its final meeting of the year, noting growing confidence that inflation is returning to target.

04/12 Powell says he's not worried about the Fed losing its independence under Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook conference.

04/12 Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live at the Dealbook conference

The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.

29/11 Euro zone inflation climbs to 2.3% in November, meeting expectations

Markets have fully priced in a 25 basis point interest rate cut from the ECB in December, which would mark its fourth cut of the year.

27/11 New Zealand expectedly cuts benchmark rate by 50 basis points as economy struggles

New Zealand's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%, marking a third straight cut to its benchmark interest rate.

20/11 European Central Bank warns rising trade tensions increased risks to financial stability

The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.

14/11 Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live to business leaders in the Dallas area

The appearance comes one week after policymakers again voted to lower their key interest rate by a quarter percentage point.

14/11 India’s central bank chief warns growing risk of global inflation returning

Central banks have managed to engineer a soft landing, but there is still a risk of global inflation returning, according to India's central bank chief.

12/11 'The market is right': Former Fed policymaker Mester sees fewer rate cuts next year after Trump's victory

The U.S. Federal Reserve could carry out fewer rate cuts than previously expected next year should President-elect Donald Trump's proposed global tariffs take hold, former Fed policymaker Loretta Mester said Tuesday.

08/11 Yields on cash are still 'well ahead of inflation,' expert says. Here's where to put your money now

Even with a new interest rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve, experts say investors can still expect competitive returns on cash.

06/11 Brits brace for higher mortgage payments despite Bank of England seen cutting rates

Britons are facing the prospect of higher mortgages for longer even as the Bank of England readies to cut rates on Thursday.

05/11 Australia's central bank keeps rates unchanged at 4.35%

However, the RBA still said that underlying inflation "remains too high."

04/11 Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.

01/11 Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say

"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.

01/11 Federal Reserve rate cuts could prove to be a boon for Southeast Asian economies

The central banks of both Indonesia and Thailand are attempting to maneuver themselves in the aftermath of the recent Fed cut.

31/10 Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2% in October

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

30/10 Eyeing U.S. election, China considers over $1.4 trillion in extra debt over next few years, Reuters reports

China is thinking of issuing $1.4 trillion in extra debt in the next few years, a fiscal package further bolstered in a Trump presidency, Reuters reports.

29/10 Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

Several of Wall Street's chief executives don't see more than one more interest rate cut by the Fed this year, citing expectations of continued inflation.

29/10 Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.

29/10 China launches new lending tool before year-end loan expiry

The PBOC launched a new lending tool on Monday to inject more liquidity into the market ahead of trillions of yuan in loans expiring at the end of the year.

28/10 Japan's central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP's electoral shock, analysts say

Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday.

25/10 Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in inflation

Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.

24/10 Another European Central Bank member says a jumbo cut is on the table

The ECB's Mārtiņš Kazāks joined his colleague Mario Centeno in saying a 50-basis-point rate cut should be on the table at the central bank's December meeting.

24/10 South Korea's economy barely grows in third quarter, missing expectations

South Korea's economy barely grew in the third quarter, missing market expectations, as consumer spending rebounded but exports fell.

23/10 European Central Bank policymakers split on the need for jumbo rate cuts as growth concerns take over

Policymakers at the European Central Bank are split on the need to consider a jumbo half-point interest rate cut in December.

22/10 Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.

18/10 China central bank chief flags more interest rate cuts

China’s central bank said Friday the reserve requirement ratio may be cut by 25-50 basis points by year-end, signaling potential for more policy easing.

16/10 The military explained the failure of payments to Chelyabinsk conscripts for contracts

Conscripts near Chebarkul began to receive 305 thousand rubles. for contracts they did not sign. The Central Military District announced a technical failure and assured that the status of conscripts had not changed

11/10 Bank of Korea trims interest rates after holding for almost two years

The BOK cut its benchmark interest rate from 3.5% to 3.25%.

09/10 Fed officials were divided on whether to cut rates by half a point in September, minutes show

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday releases minutes from its Sept. 17-18 policy meeting.

09/10 India's central bank holds rates as expected, shifts stance to 'neutral'

The Monetary Policy Committee, which consists of three RBI and three external members, kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for a tenth straight policy meeting.

09/10 New Zealand central bank slashes rates by 50 basis points in second straight rate cut

The RBNZ slashed rates from 5.25% to 4.75% on Wednesday, marking its second straight cut to its interest rate since August.

07/10 Thai headline inflation quickens in September, still below central bank target

Thailand's annual inflation rose in September due to higher diesel and vegetable prices but stayed below the central bank's 1%-3% target, said its ministry.

03/10 Sterling plunges 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor's comments on rate policy

Sterling was down 1.06% to $1.3126 at 9:22 a.m. in London.

03/10 Japan still expected to stick to hiking cycle despite PM Ishiba's dovish turn

Japanese currency experts are not budging from their Bank of Japan rate policy expectations even as the yen falls.

30/09 Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live on economy, policy views

The central bank leader speaks Monday to the National Association for Business Economists in Nashville.

29/09 China's central bank tells commercial lenders to start cutting rates on existing mortgages

All commercial banks must, in batches, reduce interest rates on existing mortgages by Oct. 31 to no less than 30 basis points below the PBOC's Loan Prime Rate.

26/09 Bank of Japan board members split over monetary policy path, meeting minutes show

The BOJ raised its benchmark policy rate to "around 0.25%" in a 7-2 split decision in July, marking its highest interest rate since 2008.

24/09 Fed's jumbo interest rate cut puts the U.S. on track for a soft landing, Goldman CFO says

The Fed's move to lower interest rates by 50 basis points puts the U.S. economy on track for a soft landing, according to Goldman's chief financial officer.

23/09 Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari sees a slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Kashkari said Monday that he expects to dial down the pace of interest rate reductions after the central bank eased policy by a half percentage point last week.

20/09 Bank of Japan keeps benchmark interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy

The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.

20/09 China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed's jumbo cut

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%. 

19/09 Bank of England holds interest rates, British pound rallies to more than two-year high

The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.

19/09 Ray Dalio says the Fed faces a tough balancing act as the economy faces 'enormous amount of debt'

On Wednesday, Dalio listed debt, money and the economic cycle as one of the top five forces influencing the global economy.

18/09 How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy

Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.

18/09 The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that means for your wallet

The first rate cut in years will impact many types of consumer products. Here's what it means for credit cards, mortgage rates, auto loans and savings accounts.

18/09 An aggressive Fed move is unlikely to spur a surprise Bank of England rate cut

Money market pricing for a BOE cut at Thursday's September meeting dipped from 35% late Tuesday to 26% Wednesday morning

18/09 What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world

From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.

17/09 India's central bank chief plays down fears of a deposit crunch

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das raised the issue of slowing bank deposits underperforming an expansion in loans in an interview with CNBC. 

17/09 The Bank of Japan's next rate hike may come in December, not this week: CNBC survey

CNBC surveyed economists, FX strategists and Japan-focused fund managers on their BOJ expectations and year-end forecast for the yen.

16/09 It's a big week for central banks around the world, with a slew of rate moves on the table

The Federal Reserve's highly anticipated two-day meeting, which gets underway on Tuesday, is poised to take center stage.

16/09 India can achieve sustainable growth of up to 8% in the coming years, central bank chief says

India can achieve sustainable economic growth of up to 8% over the medium term, according to the country's central bank governor.

13/09 Don't expect 'immediate relief' from the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in years, economist says. Here's why

The first interest rate cut in four years is on deck. For many households, this policy shift is welcome news, but one cut won't make a big impact, experts say.

12/09 Treasury yields rise as investors weigh inflation data

U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors weighed the latest inflation data and considered the outlook for interest rates.

11/09 Treasury yields move lower ahead of two key inflation reports this week

Treasury yields dipped on Wednesday as investors awaited the release of U.S. inflation data.

11/09 European Central Bank set to cut interest rates just days before the Fed's big decision

Traders are widely anticipating an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's Sept. 17-18 meeting, as well as at the ECB's meeting this week.

09/09 Jumbo 50 basis points Fed rate cut should not raise alarm, analyst says

The U.S. Federal Reserve can afford to make a jumbo 50 basis points rate cut next week without spooking markets, an analyst suggested Monday.

06/09 Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz says Fed raised rates ‘too far, too fast’ — and now needs to cut big

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz believes the Federal Reserve should deliver a half-point interest rate cut at its forthcoming meeting

05/09 A supersized Fed rate cut this month could be 'very dangerous' for markets, economist warns

A deeper interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month could spook financial markets, according to one economist.

02/09 The peak interest rate era is over. Here's what investors are watching

The U.S. Federal Reserve is about to join the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, the People's Bank of China and others in cutting key rates.

30/08 The Bank of Japan is certain to raise rates further. The question is when

BOJ is widely seen to stick to its monetary policy tightening campaign, but many markets participants remain divided over the timing of the next hike. 

28/08 Goldman issues warning on how quickly market confidence has recovered from an August stocks slump

The speedy return of market confidence following a global sell-off in risky assets should be seen as a cause for concern, according to Goldman Sachs.

28/08 Bank of Japan to begin initial research to include wage trends in 'tankan' business survey

The BOJ said on Tuesday it would start preliminary research on including wage-related items in its quarterly "tankan" survey to more accurately reflect wage trends.

23/08 Bank of England's Bailey: 'More restrictive policy' could still be needed due to labor market shocks

Bailey will say he currently places more weight on "the degree of restriction we have in place today easing off over time."

23/08 Fed Chair Powell indicates interest rate cuts ahead: 'The time has come for policy to adjust'

Powell laid the groundwork for interest rate cuts ahead, though he declined to provide exact indications on timing or extent.

22/08 Here's everything to expect from Fed Chair Powell's speech Friday in Jackson Hole

For all the attention being paid to the speech, the chances of it containing any new news seem remote.

22/08 Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker advocates for interest rate cut in September

The Fed has held its benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a range between 5.25%-5.5% since July 2023 as it tackles a lingering inflation problem.

21/08 Fed minutes point to 'likely' rate cut coming in September

The summary made clear that officials were confident about the direction of inflation and are ready to start easing policy if the data continues to cooperate.

21/08 Taylor Swift London Eras Tour unlikely to move the needle on the Bank of England's rate policy, analyst says

Taylor Swift's tour saw a surge in restaurant bookings in the U.K., but it's unlikely to impact the Bank of England's decision making when it comes to rate cuts, analysts said.

20/08 Brits snap up lower mortgage deals as Bank of England rate cut boosts property market

Britain's biggest high street lenders are continuing to slash borrowing costs after the Bank of England's first interest rate cut in four year sparked a boom in homebuyer activity.

20/08 China leaves key lending benchmarks unchanged, as expected

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.

20/08 New Zealand promises banking shake-up after watchdog finds the sector lacks competition

New Zealand vows to revamp consumer banking after a watchdog found weak competition, suggesting steps like boosting state-owned Kiwibank's capital.

14/08 Our top 5 stocks of the topsy-turvey market since July's Monthly Meeting

Here's what drove the gains in our five top-performing stocks over the past few weeks.

14/08 Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts cash rate by 25 basis points, lowers rate forecasts

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered its cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday.

12/08 Trump, Vance double down on call for presidential influence on Fed policy

Former President Donald Trump says the Fed's "gotten it wrong a lot" and he "should at least have a say" in monetary policy. Vice President Harris disagrees.

12/08 China's bond market is rattled as central bank squares off with bond bulls

China's bond market is on the edge following disruptions as the central bank started intervening heavily to stem a plunge in yields despite a struggling economy.

09/08 10-year Treasury yield dips below 4% after jobs data fuels stock rally

U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower early Friday as investors continue to assess weekly jobless claims data.

08/08 10-year Treasury yield falls as stocks stumble

Treasury yields slipped early Thursday, with global stocks on the backfoot again.

07/08 Treasury yields tick higher as global stocks continue rebound

Treasury yields were higher early Wednesday as global markets reversed course from Monday's equity sell-off.

07/08 India central bank asks top lenders to refrain from large trading bets against rupee, Reuters reports

The Reserve Bank of India has asked some large banks to not add to their existing positions against the rupee, four bankers told Reuters.

07/08 Bank of Japan won't raise rates when markets unstable, deputy governor says

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Wednesday the central bank won't raise interest rates when financial markets are unstable.

06/08 Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate by 25 basis points

The rate cut comes after two monetary policy meetings at which the Central Bank Rate was left unchanged.

06/08 The popular 'carry trade' is unwinding — and economists fear Fed rate cuts could make matters worse

The warning comes as market participants seek to aggressively roll back on carry trades following a dramatic global sell-off in risk assets.

06/08 10-year Treasury yield rebounds after hitting its lowest level in more than a year

Treasury yields bounced back on Tuesday as investors closely monitored a reversal of the previous day's global market sell-off.

02/08 Trump promises lower interest rates. But the president has no direct control over rates

Former President Donald Trump promised to lower interest rates if reelected. But the Fed, which sets the key rate, operates independently from the White House.

02/08 The end of the 'carry trade'? How Japan's yen could be ripping through U.S. stocks

The key driver of global markets is the yen exchange rate, according to one financial historian.

02/08 UK lenders slash mortgages as Bank of England rate cut brings relief to homeowners

UK lenders have begun slashing their mortgage rates in a sign that financial pressure on households may be easing after the Bank of England cut interest rates

31/07 The Federal Reserve sets the stage for a rate cut — here's what that means for your money

The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — but the first cut in four years is on deck.

31/07 Fed holds rates steady and notes progress on inflation

Federal Reserve officials held short-term interest rates steady, but indicated that inflation is getting closer to its 2% target.

31/07 Japan confirms $36.8 billion currency intervention as weak yen pushes BOJ to hike interest rates

Japanese authorities spent 5.53 trillion yen ($36.8 billion) to shore up the yen in July, official data published Wednesday showed.

31/07 Banks get bullish on the British pound despite the possibility of an imminent snapback

Sterling's recent runup comes despite traders pricing in the potential of a rate cut in August by the Bank of England.

31/07 Bank of England's rate cut is on a knife-edge even with inflation on target

Members of the central bank's voting Monetary Policy Committee are divided.

31/07 HSBC reports narrow first-half profit decline, beats expectations

HSBC posted a narrow decline in pretax profit in the first half of the year, but beat expectations on the back of a high-interest rate environment.

30/07 Here's everything you need to know about the Fed decision coming Wednesday

This week's Federal Reserve meeting is not much about the present but potentially very much about the future.

25/07 BOJ to weigh rate hike next week, detail plan to halve bond buying, Reuters reports

The Bank of Japan is likely to debate whether to raise interest rates when it meets next week and unveil a plan to roughly halve bond purchases in coming years.

24/07 10-year Treasury yield dips as investors closely monitor economic data

Treasury yields slipped on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to a fresh batch of economic data and considered the outlook for the U.S. economy.

18/07 European Central Bank holds interest rates, says domestic price pressures 'still high'

The European Central Bank held its latest monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt.

18/07 European Central Bank set to hold rates with inflation picture muddying demand for cuts

Recent inflation data showed a decline in headline inflation but wage growth is a still serious headache for the ECB.

17/07 UK inflation holds steady at Bank of England's 2% target, above expectations

The Office for National Statistics released inflation figures for June on Wednesday.

11/07 Japan's yen surges after U.S. inflation data as traders monitor possible intervention

The dollar lost around 2% against the Japanese yen on Thursday as the market was suddenly jolted by fresh inflation U.S. data.

02/07 Is holding too much cash a mistake? Here's why that may lead to regrets, experts say

Record returns on cash may distract investors from higher potential gains in stocks, experts say. Here's how to strike a balance.

02/07 'It's not just Taylor Swift': ECB's Lagarde says Eras Tour is not alone in keeping euro zone inflation high

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is not alone in keeping inflation high across the euro zone.

02/07 Markets will be 'upset' if new French government does not commit to fiscal rules, European Central Bank's vice-president says

"What we have seen so far is that the evolution of [French] markets has been quite orderly," the vice president of the European Central Bank told CNBC.

02/07 Treasury yields dip as investors monitor economic data, Fed Chair Powell's remarks

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to labor market data and monitored comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

28/06 Fed and European Central Bank could cut interest rates in September, Morgan Stanley strategist says

The U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank could move to cut rates in September, a Morgan Stanley strategist said Friday.

27/06 Sweden's central bank chief says 2 to 3 more rate cuts this year is a 'forecast not a promise'

Erik Thedéen told CNBC the inflation outlook was more positive, particularly around inflation expectations and wage growth.

26/06 Australia's central bank says policy is restrictive, causing households pain

Australia's central bank said monetary policy was restrictive with current rates stressing many households, but they could tighten further to tame inflation.

21/06 Europe stocks open lower after BOE rate hold, Swiss cut; UK retail sales beat forecast

European stocks opened lower Friday as investors monitor a slew of central bank decisions and data releases.

20/06 Bank of England holds interest rates steady despite inflation easing to 2% target

It keeps the central bank's key rate at a 16-year high of 5.25%, where it has been held since August 2023.

20/06 Switzerland makes second interest rate cut as major economies diverge on monetary policy easing

The Swiss National Bank trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% in its second cut of the year.

19/06 Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite inflation hitting 2% target

Services inflation and wage growth both remain significantly above the level desired by monetary policymakets.

19/06 UK inflation falls to Bank of England's 2% target ahead of elections

The Office for National Statistics released inflation figures for May on Wednesday.

18/06 Treasury yields rise ahead of May retail sales data

U.S. Treasury bond yields rose Tuesday as investors traders looked ahead to May retail sales data for insights into the health of the consumer.

14/06 Taylor Swift's London Eras Tour could delay Bank of England rate cut, analysts say

Taylor Swift's record-shattering Eras Tour is continuing to supercharge local economies during its U.K. leg, potentially impacting future interest rates.

14/06 Bank of Japan set to reduce JGB purchases, stands pat on interest rate

The BOJ said it will collect views from market participants on the reduction of Japanese government bond buying and present a detailed plan in the next meeting.

12/06 The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady — here's what that means for your money

The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

12/06 Fed holds rates steady, indicates only one cut coming this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates following this week's policy meeting.

12/06 How elections test the Federal Reserve's independence

12/06 Treasury yields hold steady ahead of Fed decision, key inflation data

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision and looked to key inflation data.

05/06 Bank of Canada cuts rates, economists predict another reduction next month

Economists immediately predicted the BoC would cut again in July.

05/06 European Central Bank set to cut rates for the first time since 2019

It will mark the official end to the record fast-hiking cycle that begun after the Covid-19 pandemic as inflation soared higher.

03/06 Turkey's inflation passes 75% in what economists believe is peak

Inflation in Turkey topped 75% in May in what economists expect to be the peak before prices start to ease.

31/05 Treasury yields inch higher ahead of key inflation data

U.S. Treasury yields were slightly higher on Friday as investors awaited the release of key inflation data that could provide clues about the rate outlook.

31/05 Euro zone inflation rises to 2.6% in May, but bloc still seen heading for interest rate cut

The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates next week.

29/05 European Central Bank’s Knot says monetary policy to ease ‘gradually,' as markets brace for June rate cut

"Policy rates will slowly but gradually move into less restrictive levels," European Central Bank Governing Council member Klaas Knot said Tuesday.

28/05 Fed's Kashkari wants to see 'many more months' of positive inflation data before a rate cut

The Federal Reserve should wait for significant progress on inflation before cutting rates, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Tuesday.

27/05 The time is ripe to cut interest rates next week, European Central Bank's Rehn says

"Thanks to this disinflationary process ... the time is thus ripe in June to ease the monetary policy stance and start cutting rates," the ECB's Olli Rehn said.

24/05 Turkish markets are 'on the verge of a renaissance moment,' Citi says

New economic and central bank team appointments since roughly a year ago appear dedicated to reversing Turkey's fortunes, no matter how painful the process.

23/05 JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says U.S. could see a 'hard landing,' stagflation will be 'worst outcome'

Dimon said the worst outcome for the U.S. economy will be a "stagflation" scenario, where inflation continues to rise, but growth slows amid high unemployment.

22/05 Federal Reserve minutes indicate worries over lack of progress on inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its April 30-May 1 policy meeting.

22/05 India's central bank approves highest-ever dividend to the government

The board of India's central bank approved a record surplus transfer of 2.11 trillion rupees ($25.35 billion) to the government for the fiscal year ended March, sharply above analysts' and government projections.

22/05 Fed officials seem like they have ‘no idea’ what is going on with U.S. inflation, strategist says

Federal Reserve officials appear to have “no idea” what is happening when it comes to the inflation picture in the U.S., GAM's Julian Howard told CNBC.

22/05 UK inflation drops to 2.3% in April, nearing Bank of England's target

The Office for National Statistics released inflation figures for April on Wednesday.

14/05 Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation has been higher than thought and expects rates to hold steady

The Fed has been holding its key overnight borrowing rate in a targeted range of 5.25%-5.5%.

14/05 Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to bankers group in Amsterdam

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Tuesday to the annual general meeting of the Foreign Bankers' Association in Amsterdam.

13/05 Australia's budget is expected to target housing crisis as prices keep climbing

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the budget on Tuesday, which is expected to focus on addressing the nation's housing crisis.

10/05 Traders reassess Bank of England rate cuts as UK grows at fastest rate in nearly 3 years

A slew of commentary from the Bank of England and a better-than-expected economic growth number have left traders and investors scrambling to refine their bets.

09/05 'It's our duty': Bank of England chief says cutting rates just before a UK election wouldn't be an issue

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday played down any political pressure received by his institution.

09/05 Bank of England set to hold rates as Europe's central banks diverge from Fed

Investors are set to focus on the MPC vote split, inflation outlook and Governor Andrew Bailey's comments on Thursday.

03/05 Turkey's inflation accelerates to nearly 70% in April

Turkey's inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday.

03/05 Japan's yen had a rollercoaster week. Here's what happened

The Japanese yen started the week at 34-year lows against the U.S. dollar but the currency is now staring at its best week in over a year on Friday.

03/05 Fed and ECB divergence on rate cuts could spell trouble for the euro, economist says

The prospect of the ECB diverging from the Fed on rate cuts is likely to be "particularly negative" for the euro area, according to one economist.

01/05 The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, offers no relief from high borrowing costs — what that means for your money

The Federal Reserve pushed out rate cut expectations — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

01/05 Fed keeps rates steady as it notes lack of further progress on inflation

With the decision to hold the line on rates, the committee noted a "lack of further progress" in getting inflation back down to the central bank's 2% target.

01/05 Why hundreds of U.S. banks may be at risk of failure

Of about 4,000 banks, 282 banks face threats from commercial real estate and higher interest rates, according to a study by Klaros Group.

01/05 Treasury yields little changed ahead of Fed decision, policy guidance

U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and policy guidance, as well as economic data.

30/04 Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Eli Lilly, 3M, PayPal, Tesla and more

These were some of the stocks making the largest moves in trading on Tuesday.

30/04 IMF chief warns of emerging market risk with high U.S. interest rates

The benchmark rates of most advanced economies soared in recent years, as central banks aimed to tame inflation following the Covid-19 pandemic.

29/04 Thailand's central bank will act independently and not cave to 'political' pressure, governor says

Political pressure won't force the hand of Thailand's central bank in making its interest rate decisions independently, the country's central bank chief said.

24/04 Why the Fed keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing

It's a tough case to sell that higher interest rates today are having a substantially negative impact on the course of the economy.

24/04 Indonesia's central bank delivers surprise rate hike to support rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) raised the 7-day reverse repurchase rate , opens new tab by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25%.

24/04 ‘A real wildcard’: World’s largest wealth fund issues inflation warning on hot commodity markets

The chief executive of the world's largest wealth fund says there are many wildcards in financial markets right now.

23/04 Market veteran Howard Marks says Fed is 'not going back' to ultra-low rates

That means credit can provide a "very solid foundation" to an investment portfolio, the Oaktree Capital Management co-founder told CNBC.

23/04 UAE central bank asks lenders to defer loan repayments for six months to help flood-hit residents

Roughly a year's worth of rain pummeled the Gulf country in a span of just 12 hours between April 16 and 17, destroying businesses, cars and other property. 

19/04 Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week

The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.

18/04 European Central Bank should cut in June to avoid falling behind inflation curve, policymaker says

The European Central Bank should cut interest rates in June to avoid falling behind the inflation curve, according to one ECB policymaker.

18/04 Bank of England to cut rates in May, Morgan Stanley says, retaining contrarian call

Morgan Stanley says that the Bank of England will cut interest rates as soon as May, in a notable sign of optimism amid waning market sentiment.

17/04 ECB June rate cut looks increasingly likely — but there are 'still some caveats,' German central bank chief says

Several ECB officials have made remarks about their expectations for interest rates in recent days.

17/04 Wall Street pushes out rate-cut expectations, sees risk they don't start until March 2025

Experts now see the Fed waiting until at least September and are increasingly entertaining the possibility of no cuts at all this year.

17/04 Middle East tensions pose the biggest threat to rate cuts, European Central Bank policymaker says

Geopolitical risk is the biggest threat to a prospective June rate cut from the European Central Bank, according to ECB policymaker Robert Holzmann.

16/04 Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live during a policy forum in Washington

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks to the Wilson Center's Washington Forum on the Canadian Economy.

16/04 Lagarde says ECB will cut rates soon, barring any major surprises; notes 'extremely attentive' to oil

Her comments come shortly after the central bank gave its clearest indication to date that it could start cutting interest rates during its June meeting.

12/04 Bank of England scraps outdated inflation forecasting model in major overhaul after Fed boss' review

The Bank of England announced an overhaul of its inflation forecasting models following a long-awaited review by former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke.

11/04 European Central Bank holds interest rates, says cut 'appropriate' if inflation falls further

The euro zone's central bank held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting.

11/04 Goldman still expects U.S. inflation to fall significantly as markets alarmed by recent rise

Goldman Sachs still expects stubbornly high U.S. inflation to ease over the coming months, despite yet another print showing that consumer prices remain sticky.

11/04 'Lose-lose situation': New Swiss bank laws could derail UBS' challenge to Wall Street giants

Switzerland's new banking regulations create a "lose-lose situation" for UBS and may limit its potential to challenge Wall Street, says Beat Wittmann of Porta Advisors.

11/04 Fed likely to cut rates before ECB blinks, former BOE member says

The Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates before the European Central Bank does, a former member of the Bank of England said.

10/04 Fed wants more confidence that inflation is moving toward 2% target, meeting minutes indicate

The Fed released the minutes from its March meeting.

10/04 The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past

The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past.

10/04 Bernanke Review: How the former Fed boss could shake up the Bank of England

The Bank of England will on Friday publish a long-awaited review by former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke that could lead to significant changes in its policymaking.