Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
Central Bank of Egypt Holds Overnight Rates at 24%/25% at December 2025 MPC Meeting
Egypt's MPC kept its overnight rates unchanged at 24%/25% in December 2025, pausing after approximately 525 basis points of easing delivered earlier in the year.
Bank of Korea Holds Base Rate at 2.50% for Fourth Consecutive Meeting at Year-End
The Bank of Korea kept its policy rate on hold at 2.50% at its final 2025 meeting, a fourth straight hold, and revised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 down to 1.8%.
Bank of Ghana MPC Cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 350 Basis Points to 18.00%
Ghana's central bank delivered a sharp 350 bp cut to 18.00% as disinflation accelerated, and reverted to 14-day bills for open market operations.
Central Bank of Nigeria Holds Monetary Policy Rate at 27.00% and Adjusts Standing Facilities Corridor
Nigeria's CBN kept its MPR at 27.00% but adjusted the Standing Facilities corridor to +50/–450 bp as CPI inflation fell sharply to 16.05% by October 2025.
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 4.25% in First Reduction Since Mid-2024
The Bank of Israel reduced its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, its first cut since mid-2024, citing annual inflation moderating to 2.5%.
South African Reserve Bank Cuts Repo Rate to 6.75% in Sixth Consecutive Reduction
The SARB lowered its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, marking the sixth cut since the easing cycle began in September 2024.
OCC Releases November 2025 Enforcement Actions Covering Formal Agreements and Cease-and-Desist Orders
The OCC published its November 2025 monthly enforcement actions on 20 November 2025, disclosing formal agreements and cease-and-desist orders against supervised national banks.
Sweden's Riksbank Holds Policy Rate at 1.75% and Signals Pause in Easing Cycle
Sweden's Riksbank held its policy rate at 1.75% in November 2025 and signalled the rate would remain unchanged for some time to come, pausing its easing cycle.
Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Principles to Focus Examiners on Material Financial Risks
The Federal Reserve published new supervisory operating principles directing examiners to concentrate on material financial risks to safety and soundness, reducing duplication across examinations.
Banxico Cuts Overnight Rate to 7.00% as Board Signals Possible Pause
Banco de México reduced its overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.00%, the lowest level since April 2022, though a dissent and tweaked guidance point to a potential pause.
Bank of England Holds Bank Rate at 4.00% as MPC Signals Gradual Easing Ahead
The Bank of England's MPC held Bank Rate at 4.00% and signalled continued gradual easing, while monitoring a Middle East energy price spike.
Mexico's Banxico Cuts Overnight Rate by 25 Basis Points to 7.25% as Global Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
Banco de México reduced its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 7.25% at its November 2025 meeting, with board member Jonathan Heath again dissenting in favour of a hold.