Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate 25 Basis Points to 4.35 Per Cent in May
The RBA lifted the cash rate target by 25 bp to 4.35% effective 6 May 2026, saying inflation was likely to remain above target for some time.
National Bank of Poland Holds Reference Rate at 3.75 Per Cent Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The National Bank of Poland kept its reference rate at 3.75%, its second consecutive hold, with the MPC citing uncertainty around the geopolitical outlook.
Bank of England Holds Bank Rate at 3.75% as Chief Economist Pill Dissents in Favour of 25bp Hike
The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 3.75% in April, with the MPC voting 8-1 to hold as Chief Economist Huw Pill dissented in favour of a 25bp rise to 4.00%.
Brazil's Copom Cuts Selic Rate by 25 Basis Points to 14.50% as Easing Cycle Continues
Brazil's Copom cut the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.50% at its 278th meeting, continuing the easing cycle aimed at bringing inflation back to target.
Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 3.50-3.75% in Powell's Final Meeting as Chair on 8-4 Vote, Most Divided Since 1992
The Federal Reserve held its policy rate at 3.50-3.75% in Jerome Powell's final FOMC meeting as chair, in an 8-4 decision that was the committee's most divided vote since 1992.
Bank of Canada Holds Overnight Rate at 2.25% and Warns Oil-Driven Inflation Could Force Consecutive Hikes
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% and warned that consecutive hikes could be needed if higher energy prices start to become ongoing generalised inflation.
Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Three Board Members Push for 1.00% Hike
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 0.75% in a 6-3 vote, with three board members calling for an immediate move to 1.00% on inflation risks.
PBOC Strengthens Yuan Fix by 75 Pips to 6.8854
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8854, a 75-pip gain from 6.8929. Onshore spot trading may move up to 2% either side of the daily fix.
Central Bank of Egypt holds rates at 19% and 20% in April 2026 as inflation rises
The CBE kept its overnight deposit and lending rates at 19.00% and 20.00% on 2 April 2026, pausing its easing cycle as inflation rose.
PBOC Sets Stronger Yuan Midpoint at 6.9025 Amid Global Tensions
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9025, a sharp 169-pip drop from 6.9194, its strongest fixing since 25 March.
ECB Taps DXC for Core IT Infrastructure Services
The European Central Bank has awarded DXC Technology Deutschland a five-year framework agreement, extendable to eight years, for managing IT infrastructure and end-user computing. Services will be delivered from DXC's EEA centres, with the ECB retaining full ownership of its IT assets.
PBOC Weakens Yuan Fix to 6.9223 Amid Dollar Strength
China's central bank set the yuan's midpoint at 6.9223 per dollar on Monday, 30 March, weaker than Friday's 6.9141 and the weakest fixing since 2 March.