The Latest Breaking News from Monetary Policy

Japan's Interest Rates Could Hit A Three-Decade High. Nearly 9 In 10 Economists Expect Another Hike.

Higher prices and stronger wages are adding to expectations that Japan's central bank will accelerate the pace of its monetary policy tightening.

International Business Times · Sep 17

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold despite rising inflation

Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Bank of England set to hold interest rates as inflation fuels cost of living fears

This would mark the sixth consecutive occasion the Monetary Policy Committee has chosen to freeze rates

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Copper price hits three-week low as inventories rise and dollar strengthens

Copper prices fell to a three-week low below $14,000 a ton as rising LME inventories eased supply tightness and a stronger dollar pressured industrial metals. Copper has now dropped 6.2% from last week's record high, while uncertainty over US tariffs and tighter monetary policy further weighed on sentiment.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Bank set to hold interest rates but ‘needs to be ready’ to act on inflation

Most economists are expecting the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to hold rates at 3.75% at its next meeting on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Rising global yields may constrain India's rate-cut cycle despite resilient growth: HSBC

The rising global bond yields are complicating India's monetary policy easing efforts. Despite sturdy domestic growth, external economic developments cast a shadow on prospects. The allure of overseas investments rises with global rates, and fluctuations in commodity prices could affect inflation and fiscal stability. However, with supportive government measures and…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Global Market: Japan Nikkei falls as oil tops $100, BOJ rate hike bets rise

Markets are also bracing for a series of key events, including US consumer price data due on Friday, the Federal Reserve's policy decision next Wednesday and the BOJ's monetary policy decision.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Dollar Recovers on Smaller Treasury Buyback and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 2.5-week low on Wednesday and finished up by +0.06%. The dollar found support on Wednesday after WTI crude oil surged +3 % to a 3.25-month high, boosting inflation expectations and potentially persuading the Fed to tighten monetary policy. Also, short covering emerged...

Barchart · Sep 9

RBI launches key surveys to get inputs for monetary policy

The Reserve Bank of India has launched three key surveys today. These surveys aim to gauge inflation expectations and consumer confidence across India. The Inflation Expectations Survey of Households will capture price movement assessments. Urban and Rural Consumer Confidence Surveys will gather sentiment on economic conditions. Results from these studies…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

India in multi quarter growth upcycle, says Morgan Stanley; sees Sensex at 89,000 by June 2027

Morgan Stanley sees India entering a multi-quarter growth upcycle, supported by improving investments, monetary policy and domestic demand. The brokerage expects the Sensex to reach 89,000 by June 2027 in its base case, while assigning 25% probabilities to a bull-case target of 100,000 and a bear-case target of 66,000.

The Economic Times · Sep 7