Tag: monetary policy

Bank of Korea keeps rate at 2.5% for seventh hold

SEOUL: The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate at 2.50% on Friday, extending…

South Korea central bank hits record annual profit

SEOUL: The Bank of Korea said on Friday that its 2025 net income climbed to…

Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years

TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark…

Denmark’s fixed euro peg sparks fresh currency debate

Eurozone entry resurfaces in Denmark as a political and economic safeguard, says…

South Korean economy sees 2 percent growth in 2024, up from 2023

Bank of Korea confirms South Korea’s economy grew 2 percent in 2024,…

UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge

UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport…

UK interest rates cut as BoE braces for slow economic growth

The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% amid weak UK…

ECB cuts rates as euro zone economy stagnates in fourth quarter

The euro zone economy stalled in Q4, posting zero growth, missing forecasts.…

BOJ hikes rates to curb inflation as wages rise and yen strengthens

Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing…

U.S. Treasury yields increase ahead of Fed minutes and job reports

U.S. Treasury yields rose Wednesday as investors awaited labor data and Fed…