Politica monetaria

Bank of Korea Governor announces steady 2.5% interest rate amid Middle East war uncertainties.

Bank of Korea holds key rate at 2.5% for seventh straight meeting amid Middle East war

09 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

South Korea's Bank of Korea unanimously kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent on April 10, marking the seventh consecutive hold since July 2025 amid high uncertainty from the Middle East war, which has fueled inflation risks, growth slowdowns, and won weakness. Governor Rhee Chang-yong noted the won could strengthen quickly if tensions ease. The next policy meeting is May 28.

César Giraldo says rate hikes will not curb inflation

Banco de la República codirector César Giraldo said raising interest rates is no longer effective against current inflation, which is driven by external factors like oil and weather.

Central bank raises rates by 200 basis points amid rising inflation

07 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Technical manager Hernando Vargas presented the Banco de la República's Monetary Policy Report, highlighting the interest rate hike and lower-than-expected GDP growth.

Asia

Fears over Exchange Fund use overblown, says Hong Kong dollar peg architect

America

Ibovespa in calo tra incertezze globali da payroll debole e guerra in Medio Oriente

Africa

Governatore CBE e ministro della Pianificazione esaminano coordinamento politiche monetarie ed economiche

Petro attributes housing contraction to Banco de la República rates

President Gustavo Petro blamed the Banco de la República's high interest rates for the housing sector's contraction, which has seen 10 consecutive quarters of decline. The leader stated that these positive and growing real rates have prevented users from affording payments. Analysts, however, emphasize the drop in social interest housing as the main factor.

Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination prompts bitcoin price concerns

21 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair has led to a dip in bitcoin's price, as markets view him as potentially hawkish on monetary policy. Despite Warsh's past praise for bitcoin, analysts warn of short-term volatility if he tightens policy. Experts see long-term benefits for the cryptocurrency under his leadership.

Banxico mantiene tasso di interesse al 7% e adegua previsione inflazione

La Banca del Messico ha sospeso il ciclo di tagli dei tassi e mantenuto il tasso di riferimento al 7,0% nella prima riunione di politica monetaria dell'anno. Ha anche rivisto le aspettative di inflazione, posticipando la convergenza all'obiettivo del 3,0% al secondo trimestre del 2027. Gli analisti notano un approccio cauto tra impatti fiscali e rischi al rialzo.

Colombia's January inflation hit 5.35%

06 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Colombia's National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) reported that annual inflation for January 2026 stood at 5.35%, up 13 basis points from January 2025. Driven by lodging services, restaurants, and food, the figure slightly exceeded market expectations. This data will guide the Central Bank's monetary policy decisions.

23 aprile 2026 01:19