Our Scans · (FS.1.02) Central Banking · Weekly Summary

• [New] In the US, the Federal Reserve has already signalled a pause in its easing cycle, citing geopolitical risks to price stability. Charles Stanley
• [New] The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates at 4.25% could give savers a brief reprieve but will come as a disappointment to mortgage borrowers. The Money Pages
• [New] The Bank of England faces a difficult balancing act with upcoming interest rates decisions, after the UK saw higher than expected levels of inflation in May. The Independent
• [New] While other central banks have begun cutting more aggressively, the Bank of England is prioritising a controlled return to lower rates, balancing inflation risk with economic stability. Henry Dannell
• [New] The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 4.25%, in a move widely expected by markets and one that speaks to the increasingly muddled backdrop facing policymakers. Mortgage Solutions
• [New] The Swiss National Bank is expected to cut rates due to softening inflation, while the Bank of England is likely to hold steady amid mixed economic data. FX Leaders
• [New] The Bank of England is expected to hold the base interest rate at 4.25% this week after voting narrowly for a cut last month. Pembrokeshire Estate Agents - Popular Move - Pembrokesh
• [New] The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut interest rates twice in 2025, potentially lowering the policy rate to 1.25% by year-end and to 1.0% by the end of 2026. Thai Examiner
• [New] The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4.25%, a move widely expected by financial markets amid significant uncertainty over the economic impact of tariffs, UK government policy, and escalating conflict in the Middle East. Morningstar UK
• [New] The Bank of England finds itself at a pivotal juncture, balancing domestic economic softening against persistent inflation and geopolitical risks. CTOL Digital Business and Technology News
• [New] As expected, the Bank of England kept its policy rate on hold at 4.25% today. Scottish Business News
• [New] The Bank of England is expected to keep policy on hold amid continued elevated inflationary pressure. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] The Bank of England will maintain a flexible approach to regulating innovation in the financial sector. Central Banking
• [New] While the US central bank is widely expected to hold rates steady at 4.25% -4.50%, investors are eager for any hints about whether it might be poised to lower borrowing costs in the coming months. investing.com
• [New] The Bank of England is expected to adopt a cautious stance on the pace of interest rate cuts, keeping the headline rate on hold at its rate-setting meeting this week. The Money Pages
• [New] Savings rates have been falling and, even though the Bank of England voted to hold rates today, the top savings deals will probably continue to disappear over the coming months. MoneyWeek
• [New] The Bank of England has hinted at further interest rate cuts, which could come as soon as August. BBC News
• [New] The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates later in the year, supporting the Japanese yen. Comerica
• [New] The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to slow the pace of its government bond-buying reduction beyond in 2026 while keeping interest rates unchanged, underscoring a cautious approach to normalizing monetary policy amid trade and economic uncertainties. Kyodo News+
• [New] The People's Bank of China is expected to cut interest rates by 20 to 30 basis points and lower reserve requirements, boosting liquidity to counter economic slowdown. World Economic Trends Report
• US investors have been salivating over the prospect of more interest rate cuts out of the Federal Reserve, so this week's interest rate decision could explode into a rally in the unlikely event they cut rates. The Bull
• Central banks in Japan, Switzerland, and the UK are largely expected to hold rates steady as inflation and trade tensions evolve. IBAFIN

Last updated: 26 June 2025