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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Inflation Targeting Regime Will Improve Transparency, Accountability, Credibility of Monetary Policy, Says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria's transition to an inflation-targeting framework aims to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of its monetary policies.

Mar 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN targets single-digit inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria aims to reduce inflation to single digits as part of its transition to an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework.

Mar 23 • 00:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Turn in monetary policy: analysts believe the Government bets on negative rates and leaving pesos in the market to boost activity

Analysts suggest that the Argentine government's shift towards negative interest rates aims to stimulate economic activity by increasing money supply, despite existing high inflation.

Mar 22 • 23:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN targets single-digit inflation, highlights sharp drop since 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria aims to reduce inflation to single digits as part of its new inflation-targeting monetary policy framework.

Mar 22 • 20:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN wins global central banking award for policy reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria was awarded 'Central Bank of the Year' for its effective monetary and structural reforms.

Mar 22 • 19:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] President Yoon appoints Shin Hyun-sung as the new candidate for Bank of Korea governor

President Yoon Jae-myung has appointed Shin Hyun-sung as the new candidate for the governor of the Bank of Korea.

Mar 22 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Sell-off in bonds: Panic or opportunity for investors due to the war in Iran?

European bonds are facing turmoil as inflation fears prompt central banks to shift monetary policy, while the ongoing war in Iran affects traders' interest rate strategies ahead of the Fed's decisions.

Mar 21 • 20:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Euro Monetary Policy: In the Long Run, the ECB Should Raise Interest Rates to 3 Percent – But for Now, Wait and See

The article argues that while the European Central Bank (ECB) should aim for a long-term interest rate of 3 percent, it must first carefully assess the ongoing economic situation before making any drastic changes.

Mar 21 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Redefinition of Positions

The dollar has regained some ground despite weekly losses against major currencies as investors reassess their positions on monetary policy amidst a new wave of inflation threatening the global economy.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The zloty loses value against the dollar and euro. The market reacts to the war

The Polish zloty has weakened against major currencies as market uncertainty grows due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, impacting inflation and monetary policy expectations.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The lesson that Banxico should not ignore

The article discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain federal fund rates unchanged and its implications for inflation expectations.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Central banks on guard due to the war

Central banks worldwide are alert to rising energy prices due to conflict, anticipating potential inflation pressures.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Autumn Plan that Caputo is discussing includes a 'payback' for domestic debts

Toto Caputo is concerned about the current economic situation in Argentina, citing rising inflation and falling revenue as key issues under discussion in secret economic team meetings.

Mar 20 • 01:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Overly Cautious Ueda BoJ Faces Crisis in Rate Hike Strategy as Yen Weakness Amplifies Oil Price Shock

The Bank of Japan's slow approach to interest rate hikes may undermine its ability to normalize monetary policy amid rising oil prices and a weak yen.

Mar 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy: Central Banks in Standby

Major central banks are maintaining their key interest rates amidst rising energy prices, awaiting developments in the Persian Gulf.

Mar 19 • 18:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy: Central Banks in Standby Mode

Major central banks are currently leaving interest rates unchanged despite rising energy prices, opting to observe developments in the Persian Gulf before making any adjustments.

Mar 19 • 18:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street Opens with Losses Due to Tensions in the Middle East: How Is It Trading Today?

Wall Street is experiencing losses as geopolitical tensions rise, leading investors to reduce their risk exposure and reconsider monetary policy decisions.

Mar 19 • 16:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy: ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate Steady Despite Rising Commodity Prices

The European Central Bank decided to maintain its key interest rate at 2.0% in light of increasing commodity prices and economic uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 • 14:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why is gold declining despite crises? A question perplexing platforms

Gold prices have recently experienced sharp fluctuations, dropping nearly 13% from record highs, influenced by U.S. monetary policy and Middle Eastern tensions.

Mar 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech National Bank Does Not Surprise, Keeps Base Rate at 3.5 Percent

The Czech National Bank has decided to maintain its base interest rate at 3.5 percent, signaling stability in monetary policy amid economic uncertainties.

Mar 19 • 13:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Monetary Policy: ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate Constant Despite Rising Commodity Prices

The European Central Bank maintains its key interest rate at 2.0% despite rising commodity prices and pressure due to military tensions in Iran.

Mar 19 • 13:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Monetary Policy Dilemma for the Bank of Japan due to Iran Situation: Will There Be a Rate Hike in April?

The Bank of Japan has opted to maintain interest rates while facing pressures from rising oil prices due to the geopolitical situation in Iran, leaving open the possibility of a rate hike in April amid economic uncertainties.

Mar 19 • 12:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Central banks confront spectre of inflation as Iran war escalates

Central banks worldwide face challenges in managing inflation as energy prices spike due to the escalating conflict in Iran.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

One Interest Rate Cut This Year? Timing Delayed Due to Increased Uncertainty over Iran Situation

The Federal Reserve maintains its forecast for one interest rate cut this year, but increased uncertainty in the Middle East may lead to a delayed decision.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Before the storm arrives

The article discusses the upcoming monetary policy decisions by the Bank of Mexico in light of recent inflation trends and global economic uncertainties.

Mar 19 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom reduces basic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points; Selic goes to 14.75% per year

The Brazilian Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the basic interest rate to 14.75% amid global uncertainty caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 01:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central banks know that controlling inflation has become more challenging

Central banks in the US and Brazil are adopting cautious approaches to monetary policy in response to a more uncertain global environment and inflationary pressures.

Mar 18 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article highlights critical events in Brazil, including a war impacting monetary policy, troubling domestic violence reports, electoral rule changes, and recent government actions regarding digital regulations and controversies.

Mar 18 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article covers various topics including a monetary policy meeting, ongoing investigations, election rules, football matches, and new regulations signed by President Lula.

Mar 18 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom reduces Selic to 14.75%, but removes projection for further cuts due to war in the Middle East

The Central Bank of Brazil's Copom has lowered the Selic interest rate but has indicated that no further cuts are anticipated due to uncertainties from the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 18 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom reduces the basic interest rate of the economy, Selic, from 15% to 14.75% per year

The Brazilian Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) has lowered the Selic interest rate from 15% to 14.75%, marking the first reduction since May 2024.

Mar 18 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC reduces Selic by 0.25 points to 14.75% per year, in the first interest rate cut of Galípolo's management

The Brazilian Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has lowered the Selic rate to 14.75% as part of a new monetary easing cycle.

Mar 18 • 21:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy: US Federal Reserve Keeps Key Interest Rate Stable Despite Rising Oil Prices

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its key interest rate amid rising oil prices and inflation concerns.

Mar 18 • 19:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Federal Reserve Holds Policy Interest Rate Steady for Two Sessions in a Row, Forecasts 'One Rate Cut per Year'

The Federal Reserve decided to maintain its policy interest rate for the second consecutive meeting, with expectations of a single rate cut within the year.

Mar 18 • 18:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street opens lower awaiting the Fed's announcement: How is it trading TODAY?

Wall Street's main indices opened lower as the market anticipates the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision scheduled for today.

Mar 18 • 17:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Peso recedes against the dollar on Fed day: How does the exchange rate look this morning?

The Mexican peso shows a decline against the dollar as the market anticipates the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, which is expected to leave interest rates unchanged.

Mar 18 • 16:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is the oil shock not so dangerous? Experts: emerging economies surprisingly resilient

Experts suggest that despite rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, emerging economies may remain resilient with projected GDP growth.

Mar 18 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why Gold is Falling: What is Happening with the Fed, What the Markets are Hiding

Gold prices are declining as investors remain cautious about the economic implications of the Middle East conflict ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision.

Mar 18 • 08:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Interest rates rise to 7.5 percent

Iceland's central bank has increased interest rates to 7.5 percent as part of its monetary policy to control inflation.

Mar 18 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Key interest rates increased: 'We are in a certain vicious circle'

Iceland has raised key interest rates, raising concerns about economic implications.

Mar 18 • 07:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street operates up this Tuesday: Nasdaq gains 0.67%

Wall Street indices rose on Tuesday with the Nasdaq leading gains as markets prepared for the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Mar 17 • 17:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Blue dollar today: what is the exchange rate this Tuesday, March 17

The blue dollar exchange rate is $1405 for buying and $1425 for selling, as of March 17, 2026.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street Reflects Greater Appetite for Risk: Nasdaq Rises 1.23%

Global equity markets are showing increased risk appetite as investors await the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, with the Nasdaq advancing by 1.23%.

Mar 16 • 16:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Peso 'appreciates' against the dollar despite holiday in Mexico: Exchange rate stands at 18.81

The Mexican peso sees gains against the dollar, trading at 18.81 pesos per dollar, despite local markets being closed for a national holiday.

Mar 16 • 15:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Great data on inflation in Poland. Several year lows shattered

Inflation in Poland has reached several year lows, with a decrease in both CPI and core inflation rates as of early 2026.

Mar 16 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar sees a strong drop on Monday as investors are attentive to war and Selic

The dollar dropped significantly on Monday as investors reacted to geopolitical tensions and upcoming monetary policy decisions in Brazil.

Mar 16 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Market sees less chance of Copom starting interest rate cuts amid rising oil prices

The financial market's confidence has been shaken by the volatility in oil prices due to the conflict in Iran, leading to a more cautious outlook on Brazil's Copom monetary policy meeting.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal and Monetary Policy in a Paradoxical Brazil

Brazil's economy is experiencing an unusual situation with high interest rates, falling unemployment, and a booming stock market, defying traditional economic theories.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Bank of Japan's March Meeting Likely to Keep Interest Rates Steady Amid Observations of Middle East Situation

The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its policy interest rate at around 0.75% during the monetary policy meeting on March 18-19, as they assess the impacts of escalating tensions in the Middle East on the economy.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Monetary policy: The ECB must not repeat its mistake from 2022

The European Central Bank must learn from its past mistakes to avoid repeating them amid rising energy prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 10 • 13:32 UTC

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