Monetary policy decisions
Fed makes post-presidential election rate cut
Chair Powell stresses Trump’s election will have no effect on near-term policy; has no plans to resign
Uzbekistan reduces policy rate by 50bp
Central bank delivers first cut since May 2023
Bank Indonesia holds policy rate
Central bank is focused on rupiah stability and attracting foreign capital in the short term
Malaysian central bank holds policy rate
BNM expects higher inflation later this year as government phases out fuel subsidies
Bank of Korea holds rate but signals possibility of future easing
Governor Rhee Chang-yong says the board can consider rate cut at “appropriate time” in the future
PBoC holds key lending rates
Market-based lending rates remain unchanged as economic data remains mixed
RBA keeps policy rate unchanged amid sticky inflation
Central bank raises inflation forecasts, as inflation declines more slowly than expected
Fed holds rates as it struggles with inflation’s last mile
Experts disagree over risks of rising inflation and difficulty of Fed’s position
Bank of Canada holds rates for sixth consecutive time
Central bank optimistic that rate cuts are ahead and inflation will gradually fall
RBNZ holds rates as economy enters recession
Policy-makers keep policy restrictive to tame inflation despite economic downturn
Philippine central bank holds rate
Central bank stays put after headline inflation rises for two consecutive months
Central Bank of Brazil cuts rate by 50bp
Copom says it expects to do the same at its next meeting in May
Bank of Korea holds rates amid property market concerns
Governor Rhee Chang-yong warns cutting rates too soon could reignite inflation
Caucasus central banks cut rates as inflation falls
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia continue gradual easing, with Armenian inflation at -0.5%
Chile cuts rates for fourth consecutive meeting
Board forecasts inflation will return to 3% target in 2024
Colombian central bank begins cutting rates
Board splits over decision, as inflation remains above 10% while economy slows
Mexico holds rates again, while Peru cuts
Peruvian board says inflation is falling faster, while Banxico predicts more gradual disinflation
ECB holds rates as it lowers inflation expectations
Central bank intends to stop reinvesting maturing assets under PEPP in second half of 2024
BoE holds rates for third straight meeting
“There is still a long way to go,” says Bailey
Norges Bank makes surprise rate hike as inflation rebounds
Governor warns economy is cooling but inflation has risen in past two months
Philippines and Hong Kong hold rates
BSP governor says monetary policy has to remain “sufficiently tight” to bring inflation back to target