IMF Japan Mission Head Urges Caution on Interest Rate Hikes amid Below-Target Inflation Expectations
Nada Shueiri, head of the International Monetary Fund’s Japan mission, said on the 19th that the Bank of Japan should proceed with interest rate hikes cautiously as some indicators of inflation expectations remain below 2%. The picture shows the main office of the Bank of Japan. Picture taken in March (2024 Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon) [ワシントン １９日 […]
Bank of Japan Governor Warns of Possible Interest Rate Hike Amid Rising Prices
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda gave a speech in Washington, DC, on the 19th, saying that if prices continue to rise, it is “very likely” that interest rates will be raised. The photo shows Governor Ueda giving a press conference after the March monetary policy meeting. Picture taken at the main branch of the […]
IMF Unable to Produce Joint Statement Due to Differences on Middle East and Ukraine Situation
On the 19th, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was unable to produce a joint statement from the International Monetary and Financial Commission (IMFC) due to differences of opinion regarding the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the IMF issued a statement chairman. instead the economic risks posed by the conflict were announced. Photograph […]
ECB Officials Discuss Interest Rate Cut Decision at June Board Meeting
European Central Bank (ECB) officials reiterated on the 18th that a decision to start cutting interest rates will be made at the board meeting in June. However, there is still disagreement about what to do next and how far interest rates should be lowered. Photograph taken (2024 Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay) [フランクフルト／ワシントン／ストックホルム １８日 ロイター] – European Central […]
Rising Middle East Tensions Could Impact Inflation Outlook, Says Bank of England’s Green Policy Committee
The Bank of England’s Green Policy Committee said on the 17th that recent tensions in the Middle East could pose risks to the inflation outlook, including by raising inflation expectations. Photograph taken in July 2023 (2024 Reuters/Hollie Adams) [ワシントン １７日 ロイター] – A member of the Bank of England’s Green Policy Committee said on the […]
KBANK Predicts Baht Movement and Key Factors to Watch Next Week
Kasikorn Bank (KBANK) sees the movement of the baht next week (17-19 April) at the level of 36.20-36.80 baht / dollar, while the Kasikorn Research Center Evaluates important factors that need to be followed, including the direction of foreign capital. Gold price situation in the world market and the World Economic Outlook Report of the […]
Thailand’s Economy on the Path to Expansion: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
3rd trimester Thailand’s economy tends to expand. There are supporting factors from The US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) are expected to start lowering the policy interest rate. In addition, the annual government budget will be paid quickly. The production and export sectors recovered. part4th […]
The Impact of Real Interest Rates on Major Currency Prices in 2022: A Forecast for the Dollar/Yen Pair
(Reuters) – Trends in real interest rates have the highest explanatory power for major currency prices from 2022 onwards (except for the Swiss franc, which has been affected by large-scale domestic currency purchases). The reason why the Yen has continued to depreciate even after the Bank of Japan lifted its negative interest rate policy on […]
IMF Approves $880 Million Aid Package for Ukraine Amid Russia-Ukraine War
On March 21, the Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved $880 million worth of financial assistance to Ukraine in its third review of the Ukraine Loan Program. The photo shows a house destroyed by a Russian missile attack. The photo was taken on the 21st near Kiev (2024 Reuters/Alina Smutko) [ワシントン […]
Pakistan Faces Economic Crisis: IMF Agrees to Release Final Installment of $1.1 Billion Aid Package
Lahore: An official agreement to pay another 1.1 billion dollars as the last installment of the 3 billion dollars aid package issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistan, which is facing a serious economic crisis. The amount will be released once approved by the IMF Executive Board. The action is a continuation of […]
