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The South African Reserve Bank kept its repo rate unchanged at 6.75% on Thursday, citing the ongoing Iran war and rising oil prices. Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation remains on target but could accelerate if the conflict persists. The bank warned of potential rate hikes later this year.

27 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera reported that the usury rate for March stands at 25.52% effective annual rate, up 0.29 percentage points from February's 25.23%. This increase mirrors market interest rate adjustments. Institutions like Coltefinanciera and Banco Unión have rates closest to the cap.

The Board of Directors of the Banco de la República voted by majority to keep the policy interest rate at 9.25% in its final meeting of the year, amid ongoing inflationary pressures above 5%. Two members, including Finance Minister Germán Ávila, favored a 50 basis point cut. Inflation eased slightly to 5.3% in November, but future expectations rose.

19 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Bitcoin's price climbed to $88,000 following the Bank of Japan's interest rate increase to its highest level in 30 years. Despite expectations of a risk-off move, the hike did not trigger a flight to the yen, with futures traders instead piling into leveraged long positions. Ether outperformed bitcoin amid broader altcoin weakness.

The Bank of Japan’s quarterly tankan survey showed large manufacturers’ business sentiment index rising to 15 in December from 14 in September, marking a four-year high since December 2021. This improvement reinforces market expectations for a rate hike by the central bank. Nonmanufacturers’ index held steady at 34.

11 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Following yesterday's wild swings after the Federal Reserve's rate cut, Bitcoin fell below $90,000 for the first time in two days amid demand concerns for risky assets. Stocks rallied in contrast on Thursday.