Federal Reserve, Monetary policy

Fed's Williams says monetary policy is in right place to achieve Fed goals
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Tuesday the current level of short-term interest rates should help get inflation back to the central bank's 2% target, in comments that offered no guidance about the prospect for more rate cuts.
Monetary policy is well-positioned, New York Fed's Williams says
The Federal Reserve's monetary is well-positioned to achieve the central banks' maximum employment and price stability mandate, said John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,
Fed’s Powell Testifies Before Senate on Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is slated to visit Capitol Hill and deliver his first testimony before the US Senate Banking Committee since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The central bank chief will make opening remarks before answering lawmakers’ questions.
Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before the Senate Banking Committee
In addition, legislators also likely will seek Powell's views on banking regulation as Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr exits his position and as the Fed retools a controve
Fed's Powell: Full Statement to Senate Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said, "with our policy stance now significantly less restrictive than it had been and the economy remaining strong, we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.
Watch: Powell testifies before Senate Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sat before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning to testify on the agency’s monetary policy. The hearing came as interest rates were held steady late last month following a surge of price increases.
BOJ to conduct monetary policy to achieve 2% inflation target, Governor Ueda says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will continue to conduct its monetary policy with the ...
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Against Central Bank Independence
For example, central bank independence seems to go hand-in-hand with lower inflation when the rule of law is strong. But, in ...
Uncertainty Looms Over US Monetary Policy In 2025
This article looks into the latest developments in U.S. monetary policy, the broader implications and the uncertain path ...
Rupee strengthens, forwards dip ahead of central bank policy decision
The Indian rupee rose in early trading on Friday, tracking the gains in most Asian currencies, while dollar-rupee forward ...
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Namibia central bank cuts key rate, saying inflation well-contained
WINDHOEK: Namibia’s central bank cut its main interest rate for the fourth straight monetary policy meeting, saying its ...
European Central Bank warns of weak economy after delivering quarter-point rate cut
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.
Thai panel expects to pick central bank board chair this month after long delay
The selection committee for the chair of the Bank of Thailand expects to pick a candidate at the end of this month, the panel ...
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Monetary policy: Bangladesh Bank warns of loan defaults exceeding 30%
Weak administrative oversight and a lack of strict central bank monitoring have weakened the banking sector, according to ...
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Zambia central bank raises key rate again as inflation above target
Zambia’s central bank raised its monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 14.50% on Wednesday in an effort to steer inflation back to its target band. The Bank of Zambia also raised the rate by 50 ...
BoJ’s Ueda says will conduct monetary policy appropriately for 2% inflation target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the Japanese central bank will continue to conduct its monetary ...
US Fed chair says in no rush to tweak interest rate policy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the US central bank was in no hurry to adjust its interest rate-cut ...