Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
Bank of Israel Cuts Policy Rate by 25bp to 4.00% in Unanimous MPC Decision
The Bank of Israel's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously voted to reduce the policy rate from 4.25% to 4.00%, the second consecutive cut, as inflation fell to 2.4% annually.
People's Bank of China Publishes Plan to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing from January 2026
China's PBoC has published a plan for e-CNY wallets to earn interest at demand deposit rates from January 2026, a global first among major CBDC programmes.
FDIC Publishes November 2025 Enforcement Actions Against Supervised US Institutions
The FDIC has released its monthly list of November 2025 enforcement actions, including formal administrative orders targeting unsafe or unsound banking practices.
Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate to 0.75%, Highest Level Since September 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 0.75% by unanimous vote, reaching its highest level since September 1995 and signalling further hikes ahead.
Bank of England Cuts Bank Rate by 25 Basis Points to 3.75% in Sixth Reduction Since August 2024
The Bank of England lowered its Bank Rate to 3.75% by a narrow majority vote, marking the sixth cut since August 2024 as the MPC continued its gradual easing cycle.
ECB Holds Euro Area Deposit Rate at 2.00% for Fourth Consecutive Meeting, Revises Inflation Higher
The ECB kept its deposit rate at 2.00% for a fourth straight meeting and raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 1.9%, signalling a prolonged pause.
Bank Al-Maghrib Holds Key Rate at 2.25% at December 2025 Quarterly Meeting
Morocco's central bank left its benchmark rate at 2.25% in December, citing controlled inflation and positive economic momentum while monitoring global uncertainty.
Riksbank Holds Sweden Policy Rate at 1.75%, Confirms Easing Cycle Has Concluded
Sweden's Riksbank held its policy rate at 1.75% at its December 2025 meeting and confirmed the easing cycle is over, with CPIF inflation running near 1.5%.
Norges Bank Holds Norway Policy Rate at 4.50% at December 2025 Meeting, Cut Unlikely Before Summer 2026
Norges Bank kept Norway's policy rate at 4.50% in December 2025, with analysts suggesting the first cut is unlikely before summer 2026 as inflation remains above target.
OCC Releases December 2025 Enforcement Actions Against US National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published its December 2025 enforcement actions, addressing violations, unsafe practices and consumer protection failures at national banks.
Bank of Thailand Cuts Policy Rate to 1.25% in Unanimous December Decision
The Bank of Thailand cut its benchmark rate to 1.25% by unanimous vote, projecting the Thai economy to expand 2.2% in 2025.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Cuts Base Rate by 25 Basis Points to 4.00%
The HKMA lowered its Base Rate to 4.00%, the third reduction in 2025 and the lowest level since October 2022, following the US Federal Reserve's December cut.