Analysis: Interest Rates

Zimbabwe central bank leaves rates unchanged, bullish on inflation

Zimbabwe's central bank left its benchmark interest rate at 35% on Monday, citing moderating inflation, as it looks to print more local currency and limit the use of foreign currencies.

ECB negative rates not harmful, but inflation rise to stay elusive - Reuters poll

The European Central Bank's negative interest rate policy is not harming the euro zone economy but will not succeed in bringing inflation up to the central bank's target, a Reuters poll of economists...

Rise of the intangibles is pushing down on central bank rates - BoE's Haskel

The growth of intangible assets, such as brands and technology, is helping to keep central bank interest rates low, according to one of the Bank of England policymakers who has voted recently to cut...

Fed's Harker says central bank should hold rates steady for a while

The U.S. economy is in good shape and the Federal Reserve should hold rates steady for the time being, a top Fed official said on Monday.

Swedish central bank set to keep rates steady on Feb. 12, and through 2021: Reuters Poll

Sweden's central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at zero at a policy meeting next week and is not expected to alter its stance for the foreseeable future, a Reuters poll showed on...

Thailand cuts rates as spreading virus puts Asia central banks on guard

Thailand's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate for a third time in six months on Wednesday, taking it to a record low as a virus spreading from China puts further pressure on the...

Philippine central bank to resume cutting rates despite rising prices - Reuters poll

The Philippine central bank is expected to cut interest rates on Thursday, taking advantage of benign inflation to buttress the economy against the negative impact of the spreading virus outbreak, a...

Sensing a pick-up, BoE keeps rates steady as Carney bows out

The Bank of England kept interest rates steady at Governor Mark Carney's final policy meeting as it saw signs of a post-election pick-up in growth which weakened the case for immediate action to help...

Japan plans new rates for benchmark to replace Libor by mid-2021 - BOJ

Japan will aim to start releasing rates for a new benchmark that will replace the London Interbank Offered Rate by the middle of next year, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on...

Fed keeps rates steady, to tailor Treasury bill purchases later this year

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first policy meeting of the year, with the head of the U.S. central bank pointing to continued moderate economic growth and a strong...

UK consumers remain cautious as BoE meets on rates

British retail sales flat-lined in late December and early January, according to a survey that showed no change in weak consumer spending ahead of the Bank of England's finely balanced decision...

U.S. new home sales fall unexpectedly, low mortgage rates lend support

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell unexpectedly in December, likely held down by a shortage of more affordable homes, but lower mortgage rates supported the overall housing market.

ECB's Knot: Don't expect real change in rates in coming years

European Central Bank policymaker Klaas Knot on Sunday said he does not expect interest rates to fundamentally change in the coming years.

UK to cut business rates for smaller pubs by £1,000

Britain said it would cut business rates for small pubs by £1,000 from April, giving extra help to pubs as part of a wider package aimed at ensuring shops, cinemas and cafes can survive in local high...

BOJ's Kuroda says Japan economy likely contracted fourth-quarter last year on typhoons

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday the economy likely suffered a contraction in the final quarter of last year, largely due to the hit to factory output from a string of typhoons...

Dollar up vs euro as ECB holds rates steady, launches review

The dollar rose against the euro on Thursday after the European Central Bank held interest rates steady and launched a broad review of its policy that was likely to see new President Christine Lagarde...

Deutsche CEO calls on ECB to end negative rates to curb inequality

The European Central Bank must ditch negative interest rates because they are increasing inequality and damaging society, Deutsche Bank Chief Executive Christian Sewing said....

Trump says Fed raising rates was a mistake: CNBC

The United States' economy would be growing at a pace near 4% if wasn't for the lingering effect of Federal Reserve rate hikes, President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Wednesday.

China central bank curbs rates on structured deposits to coax banks to lower lending rates - sources

China's central bank has moved to curb interest rates on high-yield structured deposits, three sources familiar with matter told Reuters, as regulators seek to guide the country's borrowing costs...