Central Banks
ECB Governing Council Releases Non-Interest Rate Policy Decisions
The European Central Bank has published a summary of decisions taken by its Governing Council beyond standard interest rate settings.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Three Officials Support an Increase
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin M. Warsh's second meeting faced internal divisions, with three officials backing a rate increase.
Federal Reserve Rate Decisions and Consumer Finances
An overview of how central bank monetary policy actions impact consumer borrowing costs, savings rates, mortgages, and credit cards.
Investors Brace for Federal Reserve Rate Decision Amid Uncertainty
The central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, though market participants remain alert to potential policy surprises.
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Internal Divisions on Inflation
U.S. central bank officials kept interest rates unchanged while showing growing divisions over how to address persistent inflation pressures.
Federal Reserve Policy Decision and Rate Outlook
An overview of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision and its implications for financial markets.
Fed Focus Remains on Inflation Following Five Years Above Target
Federal Reserve officials remain primarily focused on inflation trends after five years of overshooting the central bank's 2 percent target.
FINMA to Relocate Zurich Office to Oerlikon in Autumn 2026
Switzerland's financial market regulator is moving its Zurich office from the city centre to Oerlikon to secure lower operating costs and better working conditions.
ECB's Lane Outlines Outlook for Euro Area Economy
European Central Bank official Philip R. Lane addresses the economic outlook for the euro area.
Digital Euro App to Implement Strict Accessibility Standards
The European Central Bank announced that the upcoming digital euro application will feature industry-leading accessibility standards.
FINMA Chair Amstad Highlights AI Integration in Global SupTech
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering financial supervision worldwide, introducing both operational efficiency and new supervisory challenges.
FINMA Issues New Liquidity Ordinance for Swiss Banks and Firms
The Swiss financial regulator is transitioning its existing circular on liquidity risks into a binding ordinance.
ECB wage tracker shows 2.7% growth in Q1 2027, signaling stable wage pressures
The European Central Bank's wage tracker indicated negotiated wage growth of 2.7% year‑on‑year in the first quarter of 2027, suggesting that wage pressures remain stable.
Swiss National Bank adjusts remuneration of sight deposits
The SNB announced a change to the remuneration rate applied to sight deposits held by banks, a tool used to influence short‑term funding conditions.
Fed Officials Split Over Rate Decision as Inflation Concerns Rise
Internal divisions over a potential rate hike intensified at Kevin Warsh’s second meeting as Federal Reserve chair, reflecting growing dissent amid persistent inflation worries.
German factories revive, but ECB’s policy dilemma persists
A second month of stronger industrial output in Germany eases manufacturing worries, yet the European Central Bank still faces a tightrope between inflation control and growth support.
German Industrial Output Beats Forecasts, Lifting DAX Futures
Germany's industrial production rose for a second straight month, easing fears of a deeper manufacturing slump in Europe's largest economy.
