Central Banks
European Central Bank widely expected to hike interest rates amid surging oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict
The ECB is anticipated to raise rates as oil prices climb and the U.S.-Iran situation persists.
Fed Rate Hike Raises Stakes in Inflation Fight as Markets Price More Moves
The US central bank raised rates for the first time since 2023, and traders now expect three additional hikes by mid-next year as inflation remains entrenched above the 2% target.
Lagarde warns Europe faces stark choice between unity and decline
ECB President Christine Lagarde outlined three possible paths for Europe, urging the bloc to deepen integration rather than accept decline or fragment into national agendas.
Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% as inflation stays above target
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep the Bank Rate unchanged, citing persistent price pressures and a possible rise to 4.00% in November.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate Steady at 3.75%
The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, matching economist expectations and leaving rates level for the rest of the year.
Warren Opens Inquiry Into Fed Data Outage, Staffing Cuts
The Senate Banking ranking member sent letters to Fed officials demanding details on an August outage of the National Information Center and its link to 30% supervision workforce reductions.
ECB and Fed rate hikes prompt global policymakers to reassess policy trajectories
ECB and Federal Reserve rate increases are leading policymakers worldwide to review their policy paths.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Retreats Below 5% After Fed Rate Hike
The 10-year yield fell past the 5% threshold to 4.96% as markets digested a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate increase to 3.75%-4%.
U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates, signals further tightening, boosts dollar
The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate increase and indicated possible additional tightening, contributing to a stronger U.S. dollar.
FINMA reports stable supervised institutions despite rising global risks in 2025
Swiss financial regulator says banks and insurers held steady through geopolitical turbulence, but flagged liquidity gaps in 8.2% of bond funds under stress scenarios.
AI reshaping financial markets and supervision
Artificial intelligence is transforming financial operations and supervision, with Switzerland at the forefront of this technological shift.
Bank of England likely to keep rates at 3.75% and trim bond‑selling pace
The BoE is expected to hold its policy rate at 3.75% and reduce quantitative tightening to about £50bn a year, down from £70bn, amid rising inflation and a weakening labour market.
Federal Reserve raises rates and hints at more hikes
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced an interest rate increase and indicated the possibility of additional hikes.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Steady Despite Rising Inflation
The BoE is widely expected to keep rates unchanged on Thursday even as UK inflation climbs to 3.1%, diverging from the Fed and ECB which both hiked earlier this week.
U.S. Federal Reserve hiking interest rates again, sparking global tightening cycle concerns
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, prompting concerns about a renewed global tightening cycle.
Goldman Sachs forecasts Fed to raise rates in October
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to lift its benchmark rate by 25 basis points in October, reversing an earlier September outlook.
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates, Signals More Tightening Ahead
The US central bank moved rates higher and indicated additional tightening could follow as US prices accelerate.
Morgan Stanley sees ECB 25 bps hike to 2.75% in Dec 2026
Morgan Stanley now expects the European Central Bank to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% in December 2026, sees no hike in October and forecasts a single cut in December 2027 as inflation stays above target.
US Stock Futures Eye Fed Decision as Yields and Oil Prices Rise
US equity futures and markets are focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision amid rising Treasury yields and climbing oil prices.
UK to auction £4.75bn in 4⅝% gilt 2032 next week
UK Debt Management Office to sell £4.75 billion in 4⅝% gilt 2032 on September 22, with settlement on September 23. Nominal amount outstanding to reach £10.0625bn post-auction.
BoE MPC Faces Energy Inflation Risk as September Rate Decision Looms
Market expectations lean toward a hold at 3.75%, but three members signal potential for a 25 bps hike amid Middle East tensions and rising energy costs.
ECB Seeks Merchant Participation in Digital Euro Pilot
A 12-month beta test of a non-legal-tender digital euro currency begins in 2027, with potential issuance planned for 2029.
Fed Watchdog Urges Stricter Controls on Confidential Info Sharing With Regional Bank Directors
The Federal Reserve's inspector general found instances where regional bank board members may have received nonpublic FOMC information during meetings with presidents, prompting calls for tighter safeguards.
Fed watchdog urges tighter controls on information sharing with regional bank boards
The Federal Reserve's inspector general warned that board members at regional reserve banks may have access to confidential FOMC information through informal briefings, calling for stronger safeguards.
