BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, for the first day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, for the first day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting.

Fed cuts key rate by 0.25 point

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.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan, with Governor Kazuo Ueda seated at center, holds a monetary policy meeting at the Japanese central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 30, 2025. (Pool photo)

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Governor Olli Rehn of Bank of Finland pose at the Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference in Helsinki, Finland on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde delivers a speech at the Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference in Helsinki, Finland on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde delivers a speech at the Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference in Helsinki, Finland on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde delivers a speech at the Bank of Finland s 4th International Monetary Policy Conference in Helsinki, Finland on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Press conference following the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting. photo shows Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.=September 19,2025,Tokyo

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Press conference following the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting. photo shows Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.=September 19,2025,Tokyo

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Press conference following the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting. photo shows Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.=September 19,2025,Tokyo

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Press conference following the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting. photo shows Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.=September 19,2025,Tokyo

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Press Conference

Press conference following the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting. photo shows Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.=September 19,2025,Tokyo

BOJ Governor Ueda

BOJ Governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda enters the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, to attend the second-day session of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ Governor Ueda

BOJ Governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda enters the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, to attend the first-day session of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the Japanese central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2025, the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

The Bank of Japan holds a monetary policy meeting at the Japanese central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2025, with Governor Kazuo Ueda seated in the center. (Pool photo)

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation in Estonia

19.05.2025, Tallinn. The IMF delegation was in Estonia as part of its annual economic policy consultations to discuss the country's economic situation and policy directions. Press conference with the head of IMF Vincenzo Guzzo, the Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

BOJ chief Ueda

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 25 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda makes a speech in Tokyo on Dec. 25, 2024. (Kyodo)

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)

ECB president

ECB president

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends a press conference in Frankfurt on Sept. 12, 2024, following the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt on Sept. 12, 2024.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

TOKYO, Japan, July 31 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024, to attend the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Kyodo)

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-INFLATION-PRESS

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-INFLATION-PRESS

(240724) -- COLOMBO, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe attends a press conference on monetary policy review in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Central Bank of Sri Lanka cuts key interest rates by 25 basis points to support economic growth" (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an engine factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of textile factories in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek 4. various of an iron products factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of construction sites in Türkiye (courtesy of Hatay Municipality) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy grew 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, slightly above expectations, according to official figures on Friday. Thus, the Turkish economy has grown for 15 consecutive quarters since the second quarter of 2020, when COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented, the data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute shows. Despite the ongoing monetary tightening policy, household consumption accelerated in the run-up to the local e

[Breaking News]Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

Tokyo,Japan, May 22 Kyodo -A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.(Kyodo)

Turkish central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 50 pct

STORY: Turkish central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 50 pct SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish central bank 2. various of Turkish lira 3. various of Turkish central bank 4. various of Turkish lira 5. various of Turkish central bank STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank announced on Thursday that it would keep its interest rate unchanged at 50 percent, which is in line with market expectations. "Considering the lagged effects of the monetary tightening, the committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged but reiterated that it remains highly attentive to inflation risks," the bank said in a statement. The bank said that the underlying trend of monthly inflation registered a limited decline in April, while the recent indicators point to a slowdown in domestic demand compared to the first quarter. Meanwhile, consumption goods imports increased in April, limiting the improvement in the current account balance.

Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates

STORY: Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by concern over higher borrowing costs after Japan's benchmark bond yield touched the 1 percent threshold for the first time in around 11 years. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 329.83 points, or 0.85 percent, from Tuesday at 38,617.10. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 22.36 points, or 0.81 percent, lower at 2,737.36. The yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hit 1 percent on Wednesday for the first time since May 2013 amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy, sending stocks lower by fueling concern over higher borrowing costs, analysts said. Market watchers here noted stocks

Nigerian central bank further raises interest rate to over 26 pct

STORY: Nigerian central bank further raises interest rate to over 26 pct SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a busy street in Nigeria 2. various of the central bank building 3. various of press briefing by central bank officials 4. SOUNDBITE (English): YEMI CARDOSO, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria STORYLINE: Nigeria's central bank on Tuesday further raised the benchmark interest rate, pushing it by 150 basis points to 26.25 percent, in a move to combat the country's persistent inflation. This latest hike marks a continuation of Nigeria's aggressive monetary tightening strategy aimed at stabilizing the economy. It is the third consecutive one this year, since February, to raise the baseline interest rate known as the monetary policy rate. Yemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who chairs the Monetary Policy Committee, told the media at the end of a meeting in the capital of Abuja that th

Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.

Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.

Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.

Bank of Japan cuts purchases of Japanese government bonds

STORY: Bank of Japan cuts purchases of Japanese government bonds SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Japan 2. various of banks in Tokyo STORYLINE: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Monday announced a reduction of the amount of Japanese government bonds it offered to buy in a regular purchase operation. The central bank offered to buy 425 billion yen (about 2.73 billion U.S. dollars) in Japanese government bonds with five to 10 years left to maturity, down 50 billion yen from the previous such operation. The benchmark yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond subsequently climbed to a six-month high of 0.935 percent at one point. The reduction was the first since the BOJ in March adjusted its massive monetary easing, including ending its negative interest rate policy. Some market participants saw the move as the BOJ's latest effort to counter the weakening yen. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda has said r

South African Reserve Bank releases 2024 Monetary Policy Review

STORY: South African Reserve Bank releases 2024 Monetary Policy Review SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESEJA KGANYAGO, Governor of SARB 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WITNESS SIMBANEGAVI, Economic Research department of the South African Reserve Bank STORYLINE: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) released its 2024 Monetary Policy Review on Wednesday, indicating that headline inflation is only expected to return to the mid-point of the target band in the last quarter of 2025. South Africa's inflation target range is 3 to 6 percent. The report said that amid slower-than-expected disinflation in food and volatility in fuel prices, headline inflation had fluctuated in the range of 5-6 percent over the past six months. In terms of growth, the SARB anticipates that real GDP will increase to 1.2 percent this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engli

Turkish central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 50 pct

STORY: Turkish central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 50 pct SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Central Bank 2. various of Turkish lira STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank on Thursday kept its interest rate unchanged at 50 percent, saying that the monetary policy decisions in March have led to a significant tightening in financial conditions. "Considering the lagged effects of the monetary tightening, the committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, but reiterated that it remains highly attentive to inflation risks," the bank said in a statement, adding that it will maintain the tight monetary stance until a significant and sustained decline in monthly inflation is observed. Despite the ongoing decline, the underlying trend of monthly inflation in March was higher than expected, the statement said. "While imports of consumer goods and gold contribute to the improvement in the current

Uncertainties in U.S. economic policies add to strain on Turkish economy -- experts

STORY: Uncertainties in U.S. economic policies add to strain on Turkish economy -- experts SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of Murat Tufan, an analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk, in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 4. shot of Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 6. shot of Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Türkiye 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 8. shot of Mehmet Ali Yildirimturk, a financial analyst in Istanbul, Türkiye 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MEHMET ALI YILDIRIMTURK, Financial analyst 10. shot of Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Türkiye 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): MEHMET ALI YILDIRIMTURK, Financial analyst STORYLINE: Uncertainties in U.S. monetary policy and high inflation in t

India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row

STORY: India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks 4. various of market area STORYLINE: India's central banking institution, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday announced it has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. The repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks in the event of a shortfall of funds. This is the seventh time in a row the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged. According to the RBI, these decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 percent within a band of plus or minus 2 percent, while supporting growth. Meanwhile, the real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.0 perce

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-GOLD-BACKED CURRENCY-INTRODUCTION

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-GOLD-BACKED CURRENCY-INTRODUCTION

(240406) -- HARARE, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New governor of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) John Mushayavanhu presents the 2024 monetary policy statement in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 5, 2024. Zimbabwe on Friday introduced to the market the much-awaited structured currency that monetary authorities expect to foster currency stability and contain rising inflation. The new structured currency, known as the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), will be backed by a basket of foreign exchange reserves and precious metals, mainly gold, being held by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), or the country's central bank. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)