Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation slows
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank on Monday kept its monetary policy settings unchanged, as expected, in its first review of the year as inflation pressures continued to moderate…
Turkey’s monetary policy to remain tight ‘for a while’ -Simsek
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s monetary policy will remain tight for a while to ensure that inflation falls and remains anchored at lower levels, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Thursday. “Since inflation…
Bank of Korea’s Rhee eyes warning signs of prolonged monetary tightening
SEOUL (Reuters) – Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said on Monday recent market concerns over a financially troubled builder are a “warning sign” over the financial risks of prolonged monetary tightening.…
Japan business lobby head: BOJ must normalise monetary policy as soon as possible
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan business lobby Keidanren chief Masakazu Tokura said on Monday the Bank of Japan must normalise monetary policy as early as possible, amid speculation the central…
BOJ to phase out loose monetary policy in January, over 20% of economists say- Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will begin to unwind its ultra-loose monetary settings as early as January, more than a fifth of economists in a Reuters…
US monetary policy “appropriate”, should remain at current levels to reduce inflation -IMF
(Reuters) – Monetary policy in the United States continues to be appropriate, and interest rates will need to remain at current levels in order to “durably” reduce inflation, the International Monetary Fund…
Yellen says markets anticipating Fed moves can be ‘helpful complement’ to monetary policy
By David Lawder MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that bond markets anticipating the Federal Reserve rate moves can be a “helpful complement” to monetary policy…
Argentina’s Milei, IMF discuss fiscal adjustment plan, monetary program
(Reuters) – Argentina President-elect Javier Milei said on Friday he had spoken with the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, regarding plans to adjust the country’s fiscal policy and…
SNB ‘will not hesitate’ to tighten monetary policy further-chairman
ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank will monitor the development of inflation closely in the coming weeks ahead of its next meeting in December, Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Tuesday. “We…
IMF staff recommends further tightening of monetary policy in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The staff of the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday recommended Australia’s central bank further tighten monetary policy in order to bring inflation back to target and keep inflation expectations…
Singapore seen holding monetary policy in delicate balancing act
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore is likely to leave monetary policy unchanged this month, as the city-state grapples with a weak economic outlook and persistent price pressures. All 15 analysts…
Fed’s Barkin says more data needed before making next monetary policy call
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said on Thursday that the central bank’s decision to hold steady on rates earlier this month…
South Korea should maintain current monetary, fiscal policies, IMF says
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea should maintain current, restrictive monetary and fiscal policies as it needs to take steps to return to sustainable finances and address inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Sri Lanka central bank chief: monetary policy transmission still incomplete
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Swati Bhat COLOMBO (Reuters) -Monetary policy transmission to the real economy in Sri Lanka is still incomplete, the governor of the country’s central bank, Nandalal Weerasinghe, said at…
Japan ministers say BOJ’s move wasn’t shift in monetary easing
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan’s Friday decision to make its yield curve control (YCC) more flexible was not deemed a shift in its monetary easing stance, Japan’s government…
Brazil set to kick off monetary easing with small rate cut on Aug 2: Reuters poll
By Luana Maria Benedito and Marcela Ayres SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank is poised for its first interest rate cut in three years on Wednesday, with most economists anticipating a…
IMF urges Pakistan to continue monetary policy tightening cycle
By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan must continue its monetary tightening cycle, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a staff report on Tuesday, a week after the lender approved…
Brazil economists foresee deeper monetary easing, lower inflation
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Private economists in Brazil anticipate deeper monetary easing this year and improved inflation prospects until 2026 following the government’s decision to maintain the country’s inflation goal at 3%,…
ECB’s Centeno sees monetary policy pausing soon
LISBON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is close to being able to pause the trajectory of rising interest rates so as not to harm the stagnant euro zone economy, ECB Governing…
Brazil’s monetary easing crucial for ‘adequate’ 2024 -Treasury secretary
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil Treasury secretary Rogerio Ceron on Monday said the sooner monetary easing begins, the sooner conditions will be created for an “adequate” 2024, emphasizing that high interest rates have…
Japan’s govt will vow to end deflation with bold monetary, flexible fiscal policy -draft
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government will pledge to pull the economy out of deflation through bold monetary policy, flexible fiscal policy and a growth strategy, according…
Fed’s Williams declines to connect monetary policy outlook to neutral rate view
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Fed president John Williams declined on Friday to connect the current monetary policy outlook to new work of his that reconfirms major economies are still in…
Fed’s Kashkari says tight monetary policy may be needed for ‘extended’ time
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – An extended period of high interest rates and an inverted yield curve could put more stress on banks, but would be necessary if inflation stays stubbornly high,…
BOJ may conduct long-term review of monetary easing – sources
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan may conduct a comprehensive review of the impact of the monetary easing steps it has taken over the longer term, an idea…
Fed’s Cook sees a less certain outlook for future of monetary policy
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Friday that the outlook for the next stage of central bank monetary policy has grown less clear after…
India monetary tightening cycle not over, inflation remains a concern -MPC minutes
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s current rate tightening cycle may not be over as more hikes could be warranted to align inflation towards the central bank’s medium term target of…
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