Central Banks News and Monetary Policy & Economic Outlook Updates
ECB signals data-driven policy as inflation risks stay elevated
With energy-driven price pressures still shaping the euro area outlook, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says inflation is likely to remain high in the coming quarters. She also ...
RBI to conduct a 4-day VRR auction worth ₹50,000 crore on November 9
After reviewing near-term liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a 4-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction on November 9, 2026. The ₹50,000 crore auction will take ...
RBI money market operations report net liquidity absorption of 1.97 lakh crore rupees on November 5
In India's short-term funding market, overnight segment trading volume reaches 789,757.11 crore rupees on November 5, 2026, while the weighted average rate stands at 5.55 percent. On the same day, ...
Pakistan approves Rs10 coin rollout as currency redesign advances
Pakistan is moving ahead with a currency overhaul that replaces the Rs10 banknote with a coin and introduces redesigned notes with stronger anti-counterfeiting features. The plan also reflects the ...
ECB weighs December rate hike as policymakers assess inflation signals
Euro zone monetary policy remains in focus after the European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged in November while officials leave open the possibility of another move next month. Christine ...
Bank of Canada outlines risk-based monetary policy approach for Canadian economy
Amid shifts in the global economy, the Bank of Canada is emphasizing a broader view of risk in shaping monetary policy for Canada. The approach reflects the central bank's focus on financial ...
Bank of England weekly balance sheet shows lower reserves and repo operations
The Bank of England's latest weekly balance sheet updates its assets and liabilities for 4 November 2026. The release shows reserve balances and short-term repo operations edging lower from the ...
Richmond Fed signals gradual rate hikes as inflation concerns persist
With inflation still elevated and unemployment near record lows, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin says the central bank is likely to raise interest rates further. He indicates the ...
RBI to conduct a 3-day VRRR auction worth ₹25,000 crore on November 6
The Reserve Bank of India is conducting a 3-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction on November 6, 2026, following a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions. This liquidity ...
Federal Reserve backs gradual rate increases as inflation stays above target
With U.S. inflation still running above the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack says policymakers need to move monetary policy into restrictive territory. Her comments ...
BSP urges ASEAN central banks to weigh AI risks and opportunities
Southeast Asian central banks are being urged to factor artificial intelligence into policy planning as the technology reshapes productivity, financial inclusion and economic uncertainty. The ...
ECB outlines payments strategy for Europe’s digital money future
As digital payments expand across Europe and new technologies reshape financial infrastructure, the European Central Bank is setting out a broad strategy to keep public money relevant and trusted. ...
ECB warns debt, non-bank growth could constrain monetary policy
Mounting public debt across Europe and the growing role of non-bank investors are increasing the risk that financial instability complicates the European Central Bank's policy decisions. Isabel ...
Bank of Japan minutes show support for further rate hikes
Japan's central bank is reinforcing its tightening bias after lifting borrowing costs to their highest level in more than three decades at its September meeting. The latest policy minutes show ...
RBI to Conduct One-Day VRRR Auction for ₹75,000 Crore on November 5
After reviewing current and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India will conduct a one-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility on ...
Philippine central bank term deposit yields rise as demand stays below offer
Higher borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations are pushing up returns on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' short-term liquidity tools. The central bank's latest term deposit auction ...
RBI forms a Technical Advisory Committee for Financial Markets
Amid rapidly changing financial markets and market infrastructure, the Reserve Bank of India is setting up a new advisory forum. The committee will provide a structured channel for dialogue on ...
India's money market activity remains elevated, with RBI's net liquidity absorption at 2.08 lakh crore rupees
Overnight segment turnover in India's money market stood at 755,006.14 crore rupees on 3 November 2026, while the weighted average rate was 5.44 percent. On the same day, the RBI's total net ...
RBI to conduct an overnight VRRR auction worth ₹50,000 crore on November 4
Amid changing liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India will conduct an overnight variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility on November 4, 2026. The ...
RBI launches November 2026 round of Urban Consumer Confidence Survey
The Reserve Bank of India is conducting the November 2026 Urban Consumer Confidence Survey to assess urban households’ economic perceptions and spending trends. Conducted across 19 cities, the ...
Australian central bank raises rates but leaves next move uncertain
Australia's central bank raised interest rates to their highest level in 18 years on Tuesday as stubborn inflation continued to put pressure on households and businesses. The move extended ...
