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ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on April 17, 2025, following the ECB policy-setting committee's decision to lower its key interest rate by 0.25 point to 2.25 percent.

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BOJ lifts rate to 17-year high of 0.5%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, following the BOJ's decision to raise its key interest rate from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent, its highest level in about 17 years, on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ lifts rate to 17-year high of 0.5%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, following the BOJ's decision to raise its key interest rate from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent, its highest level in about 17 years, on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ lifts rate to 17-year high of 0.5%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, following the BOJ's decision to raise its key interest rate from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent, its highest level in about 17 years, on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ lifts rate to 17-year high of 0.5%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2025, following the BOJ's decision to raise its key interest rate from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent, its highest level in about 17 years, on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, after the BOJ kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 0.25 percent during a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Kyodo)

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, after the BOJ kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 0.25 percent during a two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, after the BOJ kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 0.25 percent during a two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, after the BOJ kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 0.25 percent during a two-day policy-setting meeting.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida speaks to the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, after the Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent at its policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. The BOJ raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. The BOJ raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. The BOJ raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida speaks to the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, after the Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent at its policy-setting meeting.

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Dollar at 150 yen level

A financial monitor in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, shows the dollar trading in the 150 yen range, down from over 153 yen, after the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will raise its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. The BOJ raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. The BOJ raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. The BOJ raised its key short-term interest rate to around 0.25 percent from a range of zero to 0.1 percent.

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Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner

STORY: Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:23 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest demanding an end to gendered violence STORYLINE: The rate of Australian women who were killed by a current or former partner increased by almost 30 percent in 2022-23, official data has revealed. The government-funded Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) on Tuesday released the latest data from the National Homicide Monitoring Program. It revealed that there were 247 homicide victims in Australia in the 12-month period to the end of June 2023, 75 of whom were women. Of the 75 women, 34 or 45.3 percent were killed by a current or former male intimate partner, up from 26 in the previous 12 months. Overall 60 women were killed by men in 2022-23. The rate of intimate partner homicide involving a female victim increased by 28 percent from 0.25 homicides per 100,000 people in 20

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Mexico's central bank cuts interest rate for 1st time in 3 years

STORY: Mexico's central bank cuts interest rate for 1st time in 3 years SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of Mexico City 2. various of the banks in Mexico 3. various of banknotes STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Mexico (Banxico) on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. The benchmark interest rate was reduced by 0.25 percentage points to 11.0 percent, the central bank said in a statement. Banxico said it made the decision due to a disinflationary process in the country, despite the presence of upside risks. According to the most recent official data, headline inflation in Mexico was 4.40 percent year-on-year through February. The reduction came a year after Banxico's five-member board raised the benchmark rate to 11.25 percent. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mexico City. (XHTV)

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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National Defense Council

08.01.2023. Tallinn. Press conference of National Defense Council. The National Defense Council is an advisory body to the president. It discusses key issues from the point of view of national defense and expresses its opinions on these issues. Karis said the Euro-Atlantic community needs to clearly show its support for Kyiv and stand with the country long-term. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on Europe, North America, and other countries to support Ukraine to the amount of 0.25 percent of GDP. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fruits are seen in a market in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a shop in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luggage cases are seen for sale in a market in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a shop in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a shop in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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Bank of England raises rate to 4.25 pct

STORY: Bank of England raises rate to 4.25 pct DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:09 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of England and Royal Exchange in London STORYLINE: The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 percent, the highest since autumn 2008, according to a BoE statement issued on Thursday. At its meeting ending on Wednesday, the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in favor of the increase by a majority of 7-2, said the statement. This is the 11th consecutive rate hike since December 2021 as the BoE continues its fight against inflation, which unexpectedly jumped to 10.4 percent in February, far above the BoE's 2 percent target. But the higher-than-expected inflation data did not change the central bank's forecast of a fall in inflation for the second quarter of 2023. The bank said inflation will fall to a lower rate than anticipated in the MPC's February Report, due to government support

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New Zealand central bank increases official cash rate by 50 basis points

STORY: New Zealand central bank increases official cash rate by 50 basis points DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks and cash machines 2. various of supermarkets 3. various of street view STORYLINE: New Zealand's Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 4.75 percent on Wednesday, the 10th consecutive hike since mid-2021. As high inflation still plagues the economy, the central bank said more rate rises are needed to curb inflation. The OCR, which affects the cost of borrowing, was just 0.25 percent in mid-2021. Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent severe weather events have had a devastating effect on the lives of many New Zealanders, and it is too early to accurately assess the monetary policy implications of these weather events, said a Reserve Bank statement. Over the coming weeks, prices for some goods are likely to spike, economic activities will be weaker than previously expected, an

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BOJ to keep accommodative stance with very low rates: Fukui

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a news conference at the BOJ's head office in Tokyo on Feb. 21 about the central bank's decision to raise its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent.

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BOJ to keep accommodative stance with very low rates: Fukui

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a news conference at the BOJ's head office in Tokyo on Feb. 21 about the central bank's decision to raise its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent.

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BOJ to keep accommodative stance with very low rates: Fukui

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a news conference at the BOJ's head office in Tokyo on Feb. 21 about the central bank's decision to raise its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent.

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BOJ to keep accommodative stance with very low rates: Fukui

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a news conference at the BOJ's head office in Tokyo on Feb. 21 about the central bank's decision to raise its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent.

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BOJ policymakers hold meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan policymakers hold a meeting Feb. 21 at the central bank's head office in Tokyo to discuss raising the key short-term rate from 0.25 percent. (Pool photo)

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BOJ begins 2-day policy meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui arrives at the BOJ building on Feb. 20 to attend a two-day BOJ Policy Board meeting. Market players are divided over whether the central bank will raise its key short-term interest rate from the current 0.25 percent.

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Fukui expresses intention to keep very low interest rates for now

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui listens to a media question during a press conference he held after the central bank decided to scrap the zero-interest-rate policy and raised the unsecured overnight call money rate to 0.25 percent from zero on July 14.

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Fukui expresses intention to keep very low interest rates for now

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui gives a press conference after the central bank decided to scrap the zero-interest-rate policy and raised the unsecured overnight call money rate to 0.25 percent from zero on July 14.

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Fed carries out 15th rate hike

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. Federal Reserve Fed Board Chairman Ben Bernanke (C) presides over the Federal Open Market Committee meeting March 28 in which the Fed raised its key short-term target rate by 0.25 percentage point to 4.75 percent, its 15th straight hike.

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BOJ to cut targeted call loan rate

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Masaru Hayami speaks at a news conference Feb. 12 after the central bank's Policy Board decided to steer the interest rate on unsecured overnight call loans to 0.15 percent from the current targeted rate of 0.25 percent.

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Thailand announces 1st policy rate hike in over 3 years to contain inflation

STORY: Thailand announces 1st policy rate hike in over 3 years to contain inflation DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of outside of Thailand's central bank 2. various of Thai bank 3. various of supermarket in Bangkok 4. various of port, containers 5. various of manufacturing plants STORYLINE: Thailand's central bank announced on Wednesday to raise the key policy rate by 0.25 percentage point, its first rate hike since late 2018, to contain the rising inflation. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) monetary policy committee voted 6-1 to raise the policy rate from 0.50 percent to 0.75 percent, effective immediately. The country's first policy rate hike in more than three years came as its economic recovery continued to strengthen while inflation growth stayed at high levels. The committee expected the Thai economy to continue recovering with strong momentum because of a larger-than-expected number of foreign tourist arrivals following the rela

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High prices in Spain set to continue into next year, says economist

STORY: High prices in Spain set to continue into next year, says economist DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of shops and consumers in SpainSOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): MONTSERRAT GUILLEN, Professor of Economics at Barcelona UniversitySOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): MONTSERRAT GUILLEN, Professor of Economics at Barcelona Universityvarious of a petrol stationSOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): MONTSERRAT GUILLEN, Professor of Economics at Barcelona University STORYLINE: An economist has said high prices in Spain are set to continue into next year but measures will work. Prices in Spain went up again in June by a double-digit increase, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 10.2 percent, according to the National Institute of Statistics, the highest number for 37 years. With prices going up all over Europe, the European Central Bank announced in June that it will try to dampen consumer spending by raising interest rates by 0.25 percent in July, the bank's first rate rai

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AUSTRALIA-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(220503) -- SYDNEY, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks past a bank in Sydney, Australia, on May 3, 2022. After dropping interest rates down to historic low levels during the pandemic, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted interest rates by 0.25 to 0.35 percent, the first rise since 2010, in an effort to calm growing inflation. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(220503) -- SYDNEY, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen in front of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in Sydney, Australia, on May 3, 2022. After dropping interest rates down to historic low levels during the pandemic, the RBA has lifted interest rates by 0.25 to 0.35 percent, the first rise since 2010, in an effort to calm growing inflation. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)