Central Bank News & Rate Decisions

Jackson Hole 2026: What to Watch in Kevin Warsh's First Major Address

2026-09-03

The symposium will not determine interest rates, but it may reveal how the new Federal Reserve is thinking ahead of the September FOMC meeting.

Will the Bank of Korea Hike Again Tomorrow? Why Economists Are Split 18–17

2026-08-26

Will the Bank of Korea hike again on August 27? See why economists are split 18–17 as inflation, exports, debt and market rates collide.

The Fed Minutes Were Hawkish. Why Did Long-Term Yields and the Dollar Fall Anyway?

2026-08-20

Treasury expanded long-end liquidity buybacks as softer U.S. data weighed on the dollar and hawkish Fed minutes lifted the 2-year yield.

Destry Damayanti Named Sole Nominee for Bank Indonesia Governor

2026-08-13

EBC Financial Group believes the internal candidate lowers transition risks, while the outlook depends on BI policies, external factors, and independence.

If July Core CPI Hits 0.3%, Is That Enough for a September Fed Hike?

2026-08-12

Could 0.3% July core CPI tip the Fed toward a September hike? See how jobs data, inflation mix and FOMC dissent shape the decision.

Warsh First Fed Meeting Preview: 4.2% CPI Turns a Fed Hold Into an Inflation Test

2026-06-16

Warsh’s first Fed meeting preview: 4.2% CPI tests a likely Fed hold as markets watch the dot plot, inflation language and rate-cut signals.

BOJ Holds at 0.75%, But 6–3 Split Puts June Rate Hike in Play

2026-04-28

BOJ held rates at 0.75% in April, but a 6–3 vote split and higher inflation forecasts put a June 2026 rate hike firmly in play.

CBN Rule Change Raises Stakes as Nigeria Posts NGN 18.96 Trillion Exports in Q4 2025

2026-04-02

EBC Financial Group says Nigeria LNG cargo reliability is now a live test of USD availability in the official Nigerian FX market, not a conference headline.

Bank of Japan March Decision: Hold Rates, But For How Long?

2026-03-19

BOJ held rates at 0.75% in March 2026. But with wages rising and the yen sliding, the next hike may come sooner than markets expect.

Nigeria's Rate Cut Puts the Spotlight on FX Liquidity and USD Funding

2026-03-05

The Central Bank of Nigeria cuts the MPR to 26.50%; EBC warns of risks to disinflation and currency stability amid global USD rates and oil pressures.

Central Bank of Nigeria Reopens Bureau De Change Dollar Supply: What's Next for Nigeria?

2026-03-05

EBC Financial Group flags a live test for USD/NGN: the CBN's $150,000-a-week BDC window meets Brent near $70 and a firmer dollar.

Kenya Cuts Rates as Gold Buffers and Debt Planning Carry the Credibility Load

2026-02-25

EBC says Kenya's rate cut tests whether easing can reduce funding costs without reigniting inflation or FX risks, with reserves and debt management crucial.