Tag: #interestrates

RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.85% in 6-3 Split, Cites Broader and Longer Inflation Pressures

RBA raises cash rate to 4.85% in a 6-3 split, citing elevated inflation and AI-driven price pressures despite slowing growth, falling housing and higher unemployment.

#australia, #rba, #inflation, #interestrates, #monetarypolicy

Fed Pauses, Keeping Rates at 3.75%–4.00% as Two Officials Dissent for Hike

The Fed left rates at 3.75%–4.00% on Oct. 28; the FOMC vote was 10-2 with two officials favoring a quarter-point increase amid still-elevated inflation.

#fed, #interestrates, #inflation, #fomc

ECB Holds Rates on Oct. 29, Warns Energy Price Shock Could Lift Inflation and Weigh on Growth

On Oct. 29 the ECB left interest rates unchanged, saying rising energy costs risk higher inflation and weaker growth across the euro area.

#ecb, #interestrates, #euroarea, #energy

Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4.00%; Two Officials Push for Another Hike

Fed holds benchmark rate at 3.75%–4.00% on Oct. 28; two FOMC members dissented, urging a quarter-point increase as inflation remains elevated.

#fed, #interestrates, #inflation, #monetarypolicy

Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate to 4.60%, Flags Inflation Risks

RBA raised the cash rate 25bps to 4.60%, citing persistent inflation, global energy and AI-driven price pressures and leaving open the possibility of further hikes.

#rba, #interestrates, #australia, #inflation

Fed Raises Policy Rate to 3.75%–4.00% in First Hike Under Chair Kevin Warsh

On Sept. 16 the Fed raised its policy rate to 3.75%–4.00% — the first hike under Chair Kevin Warsh — and projected rates to stay elevated.

#fed, #interestrates, #inflation, #kevinwarsh

ECB Raises Key Rates by 25 Basis Points, Warns Inflation Will Stay Above Target for Years

ECB raised its three key rates by 25 basis points, projecting inflation above 2% through 2028 while euro-area growth remains weak.

#eurozone, #ecb, #interestrates, #inflation

BOJ minutes show 7-1 vote approved June rate rise; lone dissent flagged Middle East risks

BOJ minutes show a 7-1 vote approving the June rate rise to 1.0%, with one dissent citing Middle East risks and debate over bond-buying taper.

#boj, #bankofjapan, #interestrates, #monetarypolicy

Fed Holds Rates at 3.5–3.75% in Unanimous Vote at Kevin Warsh’s First Meeting

The Federal Reserve left its policy rate at 3.5–3.75% in a 12-0 vote at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting, citing persistent inflation and energy-related supply shocks.

#fed, #interestrates, #inflation, #monetarypolicy

Fed minutes reveal sharp split over signaling near-term rate cuts

April Fed minutes show an 8-4 vote to hold rates and a sharp split over whether to signal openness to future cuts as inflation and energy risks persist.

#fed, #interestrates, #inflation, #monetarypolicy

Macklem says Bank of Canada could raise or cut rates if U.S. trade curbs or oil-driven inflation shift outlook

Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem warned rates could rise or fall: cuts if U.S. trade curbs dent growth, hikes if sustained oil-driven inflation spreads. Rate held at 2.25%.

#canada, #bankofcanada, #inflation, #interestrates