Monetary Policy Committee

Turkish banking trends and TCMB policy rate cuts

19 clusters · 160 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Deutsche Bank forecasts 30% year-end inflation for Turkey

Turkish financial institutions and business leaders continue to navigate shifting credit availability and interest rate environments. Following the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) decision to maintain its

Monetary policy and lending rate shifts in Nigeria

9 clusters · 48 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria banking sector faces scrutiny over recapitalisation and international earnings

In Nigeria, banking lending rates have begun to decline following a reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR). In August 2026, the average maximum lending rate dropped to 29.19 percent from 33.16 percent in July, follo

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% amid rising inflation

8 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Reserve Bank of India rate hike impacts household debt and liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, raising it from 5.25% to 5.50%. This marks the first rate hike since February 2023. Following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Commit

Flávio Bolsonaro campaign and 2026 election runoff

15 clusters · 126 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Brazil Finance Minister maintains 2027 budget surplus forecast

As Brazil approaches the October 25, 2026, presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, campaign tensions have intensified. Lula has focused his final efforts on social pl

Ghana banking sector and monetary policy trends

10 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ghana Association of Banks calls for real-time fraud intelligence sharing

In the first half of 2026, Ghana’s banking industry saw a 1.3% contraction in profit-after-tax, falling to GH¢7.1 billion. This decline was attributed to a low interest-rate environment and a 38.2% increase in credit-rel

Ghana macro stability, debt, and cedi volatility

44 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana cedi gains strength amid GoldBod foreign exchange interventions

Following the completion of sovereign bonded-debt restructuring in July 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has worked to protect the cedi and maintain low inflation. While the IMF raised Ghana’s 2026 economic growth forecast

Bank of England monetary policy developments

15 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bank of England interest rate hike speculation strengthens British pound

In September 2026, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75%. However, officials, including Governor Andrew Bailey, warned that persistent energy price volatili

US Federal Reserve monetary policy challenges

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Federal Reserve faces AI investment boom and housing rent dilemmas

The Federal Reserve is navigating complex economic drivers that complicate U.S. monetary policy. Rapid investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with potential spending exceeding $10 trillion through 2032, ha

Nigeria economic stability, FX inflows, and cost of living

25 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Nigeria economic reforms spark hardship amid subsidy removal

By late September 2026, Nigeria’s macroeconomic landscape continued to show signs of stabilization following structural reforms, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange liberalization. While real GDP growth r

Nigeria monetary and tax policy adjustments

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rate to 23%

Nigeria is implementing significant adjustments to its monetary and fiscal frameworks. On September 25, 2026, the Federal Government announced a new framework for interest on late tax payments under the Nigeria Tax Admin