Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
Bank of Canada Cuts Overnight Rate by 25 Basis Points to 2.25%, Citing Weaker Growth
The Bank of Canada lowered its overnight rate to 2.25%, the lower end of its neutral range, citing ongoing economic weakness and inflation expected to stay close to 2%.
Central Bank of Türkiye cuts repo rate by 100 basis points to 39.5%, slowing pace of easing
The CBRT reduced its one-week repo rate from 40.5% after a 250bp cut in September, saying recent data pointed to a slowdown in disinflation and that food-price risks had become more pronounced.
Bank of Korea holds base rate at 2.50% for third consecutive meeting
The Bank of Korea left its base rate at 2.50% for a third straight meeting, citing the need to assess property measures, household debt and won volatility, while keeping its easing stance.
Argentina's BCRA and US Treasury Sign USD 20 Billion Exchange Rate Stabilisation Agreement
The Banco Central de la República Argentina and the US Treasury signed a USD 20 billion bilateral agreement on 20 October 2025 aimed at bolstering Argentina's international reserves.
RBI Governor Malhotra Urges Central Banks to Back CBDCs Over Private Stablecoins at IMF Meetings
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra told central banks at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings that CBDCs are superior to private stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Narodowy Bank Polski cuts reference rate to 4.50% as inflation eases
Poland's Monetary Policy Council lowered the reference rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, its fourth cut of 2025, after flash data put September inflation at 2.9%.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Cuts OCR by 50 Basis Points to 2.50%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduced its Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.50% in October 2025, citing weakening economic growth.
Bank of Thailand Holds Rate at 1.50% Under New Governor
The Bank of Thailand kept its policy rate at 1.50% in a 5-2 vote at the first meeting under Governor Vitai Ratanakorn, against market expectations of a 25 bp cut.
Central Bank of Kenya Cuts Rate to 9.25% in Eighth Consecutive Reduction
The CBK reduced its central bank rate by 25 basis points to 9.25%, marking the eighth consecutive cut since the easing cycle began in August 2024.
Central Bank of Egypt cuts key rates by 100 basis points in October 2025
The CBE cut its overnight deposit and lending rates by 100 bp to 21.00% and 22.00% on 2 October 2025 as inflation eased.
Reserve Bank of India Holds Repo Rate at 5.50% for Second Consecutive Meeting
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold the repo rate at 5.50% and revised its FY2026 GDP growth forecast upward to 6.8%.
Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate at 3.60% as decline in underlying inflation slows
The RBA kept the cash rate at 3.60%, saying the decline in underlying inflation had slowed and September-quarter inflation may be higher than it expected in August.