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U.S. Fed keeps key rate steady

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026, following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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Fed cuts key rate by 0.25 point

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Dec. 10, 2025, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The Fed decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, its third straight rate reduction.

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RIKSBANKEN INTEREST RATE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251105Sweden´s Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen comments on the bank's announcement on Wednesday that the key interest rate will be left unchanged at 1.75 percent.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

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U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025, after the Federal Open Market Committee decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025, after the Federal Open Market Committee decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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US: 800 National Guard Deployed in Washington D.C. Amid Low Crime Rates

President Trump declared a “crime emergency” despite D.C.’s 30-year low crime rate, seized control of its police for 30 days, and deployed 800 National Guard troops to patrol key areas like Union Station, the National Mall, and nightlife districts.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng (L), governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Monitors show Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaking at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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Fed chair Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following the central bank's policy meeting in Washington on May 7, 2025. The Fed kept its key interest rate steady for a third straight policy meeting, saying the risk of inflation has increased.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng (2nd from L), governor of the People's Bank of China, attends a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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China announces rate cut

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 7, 2025. The Chinese central bank said it will cut a key policy interest rate the following day.

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde (R) speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde (C) speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows flags of the European Union in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christine Lagarde Press Conference - Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 17, 2025. The ECB on Thursday decided to cut key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate down to 2.25 percent. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on Jan. 30, 2025, following the ECB policy-setting committee's decision to lower its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point.

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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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ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on Dec. 12, 2024, following the ECB policy-setting committee's decision to lower its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point.

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The adoption of the state budget and tax changes in the parliament

11.12.2024. Tallinn. Riigikogu passed the State Budget for 2025 Act. The act outlines revenues of 17.7 billion in and 18.2 billion in expenditures. 2025, will bring several key tax changes in Estonia, including income tax and VAT rate rises, the introduction of a new car tax, and hikes in excise duties. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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The adoption of the state budget and tax changes in the parliament

11.12.2024. Tallinn. Riigikogu passed the State Budget for 2025 Act. The act outlines revenues of 17.7 billion in and 18.2 billion in expenditures. 2025, will bring several key tax changes in Estonia, including income tax and VAT rate rises, the introduction of a new car tax, and hikes in excise duties. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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The adoption of the state budget and tax changes in the parliament

11.12.2024. Tallinn. Riigikogu passed the State Budget for 2025 Act. The act outlines revenues of 17.7 billion in and 18.2 billion in expenditures. 2025, will bring several key tax changes in Estonia, including income tax and VAT rate rises, the introduction of a new car tax, and hikes in excise duties. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees