Central Banks News and Monetary Policy & Economic Outlook Updates

  • Sholanke Dele
  • 19 hours ago
RBI will conduct a four-day VRR auction of ₹75,000 crore on June 8
After reviewing the instructions, here is the translation from en to en, following all rules: After reviewing the changing and current liquidity situation, the Reserve Bank of India has decided ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 20 hours ago
RBI seeks comments on draft amendments to deposit interest rate disclosure rules
The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft amendment guidelines for 2026 to provide banks with greater flexibility in pricing rupee wholesale deposits and to bring uniformity in the disclosure of ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
St. Louis Fed research shows mortgage denial rates rise as borrowing costs squeeze U.S. homebuyers
Mortgage affordability pressures in the U.S. continue to weigh on homebuyers as elevated borrowing costs make it harder for applicants to qualify for loans. New research finds denial rates ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 04.06.2026
Senate HELP chairman seeks Trump meeting on health care cost plan
Republican efforts to reshape U.S. health care spending are extending beyond drug pricing into a broader push to lower out-of-pocket costs for families. Bill Cassidy says his Money and Value for ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 03.06.2026
Federal Reserve chair hires interim policy advisers as staffing choices draw scrutiny
Kevin Warsh begins building his team at the Federal Reserve with two interim policy advisers after taking office last month. One of the appointees, Paul Winfree, wrote the central bank chapter in ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 03.06.2026
Georgia Tech Athletic Association revenue bonds rated A+ by Fitch
Georgia Tech Athletic Association is preparing a new revenue bond sale as its athletic finances continue to strengthen alongside support from the Georgia Institute of Technology. The planned ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 01.06.2026
Federal Reserve defends central bank independence in Powell remarks
At an event honoring President John F. Kennedy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell uses his acceptance remarks to underscore the role of U.S. public institutions in sustaining economic and ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 29.05.2026
Crane's Mill revenue bonds cut to BBB- as Fitch flags occupancy and debt coverage risks
Crane's Mill faces added financial pressure after a rating downgrade tied to weak independent living occupancy and strained debt service coverage in fiscal 2025. The revised Negative outlook ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 29.05.2026
Needville Independent School District tax bonds rated on strong tax base, expanding capital plan
Needville Independent School District in Texas is moving ahead with a bond financing backed by its unlimited tax ad valorem pledge as enrollment growth drives facility needs. The credit view is ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 28.05.2026
Cincinnati City School District rating affirmed at AA by Fitch
Ohio's largest urban school systems continue to face shifting state funding conditions while relying on reserve strength and tax base diversity to support credit quality. Cincinnati City School ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 28.05.2026
Sixth Street Specialty Lending ratings affirmed at BBB+ by KBRA
Sixth Street Specialty Lending retains its investment-grade credit profile as it continues to operate with stable leverage, strong liquidity and a portfolio centered on first lien senior secured ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 28.05.2026
BIS says Project Agorá can settle tokenized cross-border payments in seconds
Global efforts to modernize wholesale cross-border payments are intensifying as central banks and private lenders test tokenized infrastructure for faster settlement. A new Bank for International ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 27.05.2026
M-NCPPC secures AAA rating for $62.6 million bond sale
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission is moving ahead with a $62.6 million general obligation bond issuance to fund park improvements across Prince George's and Montgomery ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 27.05.2026
Lansing, Michigan UTGO rating affirmation reflects stable reserves and debt profile
Lansing’s general obligation unlimited tax bond rating is affirmed as the Michigan state capital maintains satisfactory reserves, liquidity and moderate debt metrics. The assessment also points ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 27.05.2026
Europe securitisation reform could help narrow funding gap
Europe faces annual funding needs of more than €1tn through 2030 as strained public finances and bank-heavy lending leave a large financing gap. Expanding securitisation is presented as one way ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 27.05.2026
Kentucky turnpike authority road bonds keep AA- rating with stable outlook
Kentucky's financing structure for road and highway revitalization projects continues to support strong debt service coverage under the Turnpike Authority of Kentucky's revenue bonds. The latest ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 26.05.2026
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro employment posts one of steepest U.S. declines
Metro labor markets across the U.S. show limited movement from March 2025 to March 2026, with most areas recording little change in nonfarm payrolls. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro stands out as one ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 20.05.2026
St. Louis Fed updates economic release calendar for market participants
Financial market participants are tracking a newly released economic calendar from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis that lists upcoming dates for major U.S. indicators. The schedule is used ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 20.05.2026
Bank of England unlikely to slow gilt sales as market stress remains orderly
UK government bonds remain under pressure as investors weigh whether the Bank of England could ease that strain by changing its quantitative tightening programme. The central bank is still seen as ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 20.05.2026
Federal Reserve leadership battle shapes Jay Powell's legacy on inflation and independence
Jay Powell leaves the Federal Reserve after eight years with his tenure defined by inflation shocks, banking turmoil and a prolonged confrontation over the central bank's independence. His final ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 20.05.2026
UK employers cut pay settlements as wage growth slows
British employers are trimming pay awards in the three months to April, adding to evidence that the country's labour market is cooling. The moderation in settlements offers some relief to the Bank ...