Monetary Policy

1 Oct 2026 · Japan

The Bank of Japan's 1 October 2026 Summary of Opinions says Japan's economy is expected to keep growing moderately, while policymakers continue to watch upside risks to inflation and the case for further policy adjustment.

28 Sept 2026 · Japan

Minutes from the Bank of Japan's 30–31 July 2026 meeting show members agreed that further policy-rate increases would be appropriate if economic activity and prices develop in line with the Bank's outlook.

17 Sept 2026 · United Kingdom

The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75%, setting the latest stance of UK monetary policy.

16 Sept 2026 · United States

The Federal Reserve raised its target interest-rate range at 3.75%–4.0%, setting the latest stance of U.S. monetary policy.

10 Sept 2026 · Eurozone

On 10 September 2026, the European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points; the deposit facility rate is 2.5%.

21 Aug 2026 · Eurozone

In the ECB's July 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey, median household inflation expectations were 2.9% for the next 12 months, 2.7% three years ahead and 2.4% five years ahead.

19 Aug 2026 · United States

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's 28–29 July 2026 meeting show the FOMC maintained its target interest-rate range at 3.5%–3.75% and approved the statement by a 9–3 vote.

19 Aug 2026 · United Kingdom

UK CPI inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026 from 2.6% in June, while CPIH inflation increased to 3.1%.

18 Aug 2026 · United States

New-home construction weakened, showing how interest rates and developer confidence can transmit monetary policy into the real economy.

17 Aug 2026 · Japan

The Bank of Japan expects real GDP to grow 0.6% and CPI inflation excluding fresh food to be 2.5% in fiscal 2026, while signalling further policy-rate rises as conditions evolve.

30 Jul 2026 · United Kingdom

The July decision kept borrowing costs unchanged as policymakers weighed persistent energy pressure against signs of weaker economic demand.

29 Jul 2026 · United Arab Emirates

The decision maintained borrowing conditions in a dollar-pegged economy and illustrates how US monetary policy is transmitted to the Gulf.

29 Jul 2026 · United States

The Federal Reserve kept its target interest-rate range at 3.5%–3.75%, setting the latest stance of U.S. monetary policy.

23 Jul 2026 · Eurozone

The ECB kept the deposit rate at 2.25%, the main refinancing rate at 2.40% and the marginal lending rate at 2.65% on 23 July 2026.