Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
ECB Holds Deposit Facility Rate at 2.00% for Second Consecutive Meeting as Growth Slows
The European Central Bank kept its deposit facility rate at 2.00% in September 2025, holding for a second consecutive meeting as inflation neared target and GDP forecasts were revised lower.
Central Bank of Turkey Cuts Policy Rate by 150 Basis Points to 40.50% on Disinflation Progress
Turkey's central bank cut its policy rate by 150 basis points to 40.50% in September 2025, citing continued disinflation as CPI fell to around 40%.
Central Bank of Egypt Cuts Overnight Deposit Rate by 200 Basis Points to 22% in Surprise August Move
Egypt's central bank cut its overnight deposit rate by 200 basis points to 22% in August 2025, bringing total 2025 easing to 525 basis points as disinflation accelerated.
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate at 4.50% Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Bank of Israel kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.50% in August 2025, citing persistent uncertainty from the extended Gaza conflict.
Federal Reserve Sunsets Novel Activities Supervision Program, Integrates Crypto and Fintech Oversight into Standard Framework
The Federal Reserve has formally discontinued its Novel Activities Supervision Program, folding crypto and fintech oversight into its standard supervisory framework.
Czech National Bank Holds 2W Repo Rate at 3.50% After Approving Summer 2025 Monetary Policy Report
The CNB Bank Board kept its two-week repo rate at 3.50% on 14 August 2025 after approving its Summer 2025 Monetary Policy Report, with the forecast pointing to a modest initial rate decline.
Central Bank of Kenya Delivers Eighth Consecutive Rate Cut, Lowering CBR to 9.50%
Kenya's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 9.50%, its eighth consecutive reduction, citing sustained disinflation and a stable shilling.
Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Cash Rate to 3.60% in Third Reduction of 2025 Easing Cycle
The RBA cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%, its third reduction of the year, after inflation returned to the midpoint of its 2–3% target band.
Bank of England Cuts Bank Rate to 4.00% as Inflation Nears Target and Labour Market Loosens
The Bank of England reduced its Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% in August 2025 as inflation eased toward the 2% target and the labour market continued to loosen.
Reserve Bank of India Holds Repo Rate at 5.50% at August 2025 MPC Meeting
The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.50%, pausing its easing cycle to assess the inflation trajectory amid an estimated 6.5% GDP growth for FY2026.
Banco Central do Brasil Holds Selic at 15.00% After Seven-Meeting Tightening Cycle
Brazil's Copom held the Selic rate at 15.00% — its highest since 2006 — marking the first pause after seven consecutive hikes totalling 525 basis points.
Federal Reserve and FDIC Release Public Sections of Resolution Plans for Eight Large US Banks
The Federal Reserve and FDIC published the public portions of living wills for eight large financial institutions on 5 August 2025 under Dodd-Frank Title I.