Central banks

Malaysia’s central bank chief signals room to act as inflation risks rise

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said: “We are very vigilant in terms of looking at the price increases”.

India unveils tough curbs on dollar demand to defend rupee

The central bank will open a special window to meet the daily dollar needs of three state-run oil-marketing companies.

Hawkish Fed triggers emerging market outflows in September

Emerging markets came under pressure in September after the Fed, now led by Kevin Warsh, raised rates for the first time since 2023.

Bank of Japan says AI boom may have eased financial conditions, warns of market risks

The Bank of Japan said it will continue to carefully examine economic and financial data to ascertain a “consistent picture” on AI’s impact.

Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints career diplomat as foreign minister in sweeping Cabinet reshuffle

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) shakes hands with newly appointed Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir during his inauguration ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Oct 1.

BOJ lifts rates to 31-year high, pivots towards pre-emptive inflation fight

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25 per cent from 1 per cent by a 7-2 vote.

Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of Bank of Japan meeting

The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high and pledge to deliver more to counter inflation risks.

Bonds slump as US 10-year Treasury yields hit highest since 2007

The Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates, signalling tighter monetary policy ahead.

All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G-7 central banks

US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will be closely watched this week due to a higher-than-expected core inflation reading on Sept 11.

Thai central bank targets money flows behind scam networks

Tackling illicit flows has become a priority for Vitai Ratanakorn, who has broadened the central bank’s focus beyond monetary policy to structural problems that threaten financial stability and economic growth.

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