central bank

Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, cements case for imminent rate rise

2026-10-28T03:45:28.000Z
The cash rate is well below its peak of 5.5% in August 2024, after the central bank embarked on a rapid easing cycle as the economy struggled and inflation eased.

New Zealand central bank unexpectedly holds rates, signals likely hikes

2026-10-28T03:19:05.000Z
There are few signs the bond sell-off is abating as concerns over fiscal spending from the US to Japan and France push investors to demand more compensation.

Global bond sell-off may mean fewer rate hikes from central banks

2026-10-11T22:05:05.000Z
Hong Kong’s monetary policy moves in lockstep with the US, as the city’s currency is pegged to the greenback in a tight range of 7.75 to 7.85 per US dollar.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rate for first time in three years

2026-09-17T06:14:45.000Z
Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn leans towards acting on Thailand’s structural problems, or they could weigh on growth.
THE BOTTOM LINE

The Warsh doctrine is ill-suited for a fading Thailand

2026-09-08T09:15:16.000Z
Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra   warned that wider AI use entails risks including biased or opaque decisions, along with data privacy and cybersecurity threats.

India’s banking regulator urges lenders to accelerate AI spend

2026-08-11T07:25:56.000Z
The People’s Bank of China has built up inventories in Hong Kong over the past few months, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private matters. 

China central bank adds gold in Hong Kong amid trading hub push

2026-08-07T06:25:45.000Z
A construction site in Hanoi. Vietnam is targeting economic growth of more than 10% this year.

Vietnam preparing US$8.4 billion lending package for SMEs, priority projects to boost growth

2026-08-04T06:14:46.000Z
The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 96.96 per dollar in May, pummelled by surging oil prices and higher global bond yields.

India's central bank sold US$6 billion in May to defend oil-hit rupee

2026-07-22T15:05:00.000Z
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh has arrived with a sweeping reform agenda, immediately announcing the establishment of five task forces.
THE BOTTOM LINE

A different type of G7 central bank divergence

2026-06-30T10:00:00.000Z