Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
Egypt's Banking Sector Net Foreign Assets Rose to $28.418 Billion in July, Central Bank Data Showed
The Central Bank of Egypt reported banking sector net foreign assets of $28.418 billion in July 2026, up from $27.965 billion in June, as reserves separately reached a record $57.2 billion in August.
Nigerian Banks Parked N4.4 Trillion at Central Bank Deposit Facility Amid Liquidity Surplus
Nigerian lenders placed about N4.4 trillion of surplus cash with the Central Bank of Nigeria through its Standing Deposit Facility, as net system liquidity rose to N4.66 trillion from N3.61 trillion.
Bank of Canada Holds Overnight Rate at 2.25% in September for Seventh Consecutive Meeting
The Bank of Canada left its overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, flagging stronger upside risks to inflation as data continues to track the July MPR forecast.
South Korea's Bank of Korea Hikes Base Rate 25 bp to 3.00% in Back-to-Back Increase
The Bank of Korea raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, delivering a second consecutive hike and citing mounting inflationary pressure.
Thailand's Bank of Thailand Holds Policy Rate at 1.00% Unanimously in August 2026
The Bank of Thailand kept its 1-day bilateral repurchase rate at 1.00% by a unanimous vote, marking the third straight meeting on hold.
Sveriges Riksbank Holds Policy Rate at 1.75% in August Meeting
Sweden's Riksbank kept its policy rate at 1.75% on 20 August, saying it wanted more data before its next decision on 23 September.
New Zealand's RBNZ Delivers August Monetary Policy Statement With OCR at 3.25%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released its August Monetary Policy Statement, with the OCR sitting at 3.25% and the next review scheduled for 8 October 2026.
Egypt's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rate at 19 Percent to Anchor Inflation Expectations
The Central Bank of Egypt kept its key interest rate at 19 percent, citing the need to maintain sufficiently tight monetary conditions to anchor inflation.
BCRP Holds Peru's Reference Rate at 4.25% for 11th Consecutive Meeting
Banco Central de Reserva del Perú kept its benchmark rate at 4.25% on Thursday, an 11th consecutive hold since September 2025, flagging the risk of persistent inflation.
Norges Bank Holds Policy Rate at 4.25% and Signals More Tightening Ahead
Norway's central bank left its key policy rate at 4.25% on 13 August and reiterated guidance that at least one more hike this year remains most likely.
Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% in August as Inflation Lingers
The RBA left the cash rate target at 4.35% effective 12 August 2026, its second consecutive hold after a May hike, with the next update scheduled for 29 September.
Mexico's Banco de México Holds Overnight Rate at 6.50% in August, Delays Inflation Return
Banco de México kept its overnight rate at 6.50% for a second consecutive meeting and delayed the expected return of headline inflation to target.