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Monetary Policy

Banking & Finance

Fed’s Schmid says tighter policy needed to reduce inflation

2026-08-05T02:36:18.000Z
The expected announcement from Japan’s government follows what market sources say were rounds of yen-buying in the market by the Japanese and US authorities.
International

Tokyo to announce Japan-US joint action to support yen, say sources, in first such move since 2011

2026-08-02T06:20:50.000Z
Economists broadly agreed that MAS’ more upbeat growth assessment underpinned the surprise decision to tighten monetary policy.
Singapore

More monetary tightening on the cards as early as October, after July’s ‘half-trigger’ move: economists

2026-07-27T06:45:53.000Z
MAS keeps its 2026 forecast range for both core and headline inflation unchanged at 1.5% to 2.5%.
Singapore

MAS tightens monetary policy ‘very slightly’ in July, defying expectations for a hold

2026-07-27T00:07:14.000Z
Electricity and gas prices will face upward pressures, following electricity tariff increases in July, say watchers.
Singapore

Economists expect unchanged monetary policy in July, after inflation rises but stays under forecast

2026-07-23T10:37:48.000Z
Regardless of the wiggles in the high-frequency data, the case for the Fed tightening monetary policy does remain strong.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

The US Federal Reserve needs to tighten monetary policy

2026-07-21T08:39:12.000Z
Headline inflation slowed to 2.42% in June, remaining within the central bank’s 1% to 3% target range and below expectations.
Asean Business

Thai inflation likely below 2.8% for 2026, policy to remain accommodative: central bank chief

2026-07-11T06:40:34.000Z
“China’s economy has remained generally stable while progressing toward higher-quality development, with new achievements in upgrading and optimisation,” the central bank said.
Banking & Finance

China’s central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks

2026-07-08T13:42:39.000Z
Since taking office in October, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has vowed to boost investment and focus on spending to revitalise the economy.
International

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

2026-07-08T05:07:59.000Z
Warsh’s appointment was widely read as a win for US President Donald Trump.
Opinion & Features

Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s agenda clashes with reality

2026-07-07T23:00:00.000Z
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