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News updates related to monetary policy.

The Japanese yen is nearing 160 JPY/USD despite a record $73.6 billion intervention package.

The Japanese currency recorded the worst performance among G10 currencies in May. Market attention is now focused on the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy meeting on June 16th.

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The ECB is likely to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points as early as June.

Inflation data for May in the Eurozone's leading economies accelerated due to rising energy prices, prompting the European Central Bank (ECB) to move toward an interest rate adjustment sooner than expected.
Former Fed Chairman Jerome Powell speaks out in defense of the independence of the US central bank.

Recently, former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a strong speech defending the need to maintain the independence and credibility of the central bank, in...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell concludes his turbulent term with a solid position.

On April 29, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to hold his final press conference as head of the agency.
Banks pledged to lower interest rates to support businesses after a meeting with Governor Pham Duc An.

Following a meeting on the afternoon of April 9th, commercial banks agreed to reduce deposit and lending interest rates to cool down the market and support economic growth.
Fed officials signal a halt to interest rate cuts, warning of the possibility of raising rates again.

Many officials at the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) have begun discussing the scenario of halting the easing cycle or raising interest rates if inflationary pressures from oil prices and tariffs increase.
The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5-3.75%, optimistic about the US economic outlook.

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates stable amid positive GDP growth, while signaling a temporary pause in its monetary easing program until at least mid-2000.

The State Bank of Vietnam projects credit growth of approximately 15% in 2026.
January 12, 2026 13:54

The State Bank of Vietnam has set a credit growth target of 15% for 2026, prioritizing investment in production and business activities while strictly controlling risky sectors such as real estate.
Eurozone inflation hit 2% target in December, region economy remains stable.
January 9, 2026 05:54

According to data from Eurostat, annual inflation in the Eurozone fell to 2% in December, meeting the ECB's target despite challenges from US tariff policies.
China signals it will use flexible monetary policy tools.
January 8, 2026 15:09

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has signaled its readiness to flexibly and effectively deploy a range of monetary policy tools – including rate cuts...
Japan warns about the yen, exchange rate hits record high.
December 22, 2025 17:59

Japanese Finance Ministry officials have expressed deep concern about the yen's depreciation, despite the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, leaving open the possibility of market intervention.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, global markets worry.
December 22, 2025 13:17

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995, ending an era of ultra-loose monetary policy and potentially triggering large-scale capital flows across the globe.
The Bank of England (BOE) lowered interest rates by 0.25%, while the ECB kept them unchanged at 2%.
December 19, 2025 14:15

The Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% due to economic slowdown, while the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged and raised its growth forecast.
The banking system faces risks when burdened with growth targets.
December 17, 2025 14:12

With outstanding credit exceeding 18.2 million billion VND, the Vietnamese banking system is facing significant pressure as it shoulders the burden of high economic growth targets, leading to warnings about systemic risk.
ECB policy meeting approaching: Market unexpectedly bets on interest rate hike.
December 16, 2025 18:29

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 2% at its final meeting of the year, but financial markets have shifted toward the possibility of a rate hike...
Prime Minister: Requests the US side to postpone the imposition of tariffs on Vietnam for at least 45 days.
April 8, 2025 06:53

On the evening of April 7th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with ministries and agencies to update on the latest developments and continue discussions on solutions following the recent announcement by the United States...
People in Nghe An take advantage of the price drop to buy gold.
March 23, 2025 12:29

After surpassing the 100.4 million VND/ounce mark, gold prices reversed sharply downwards, prompting people in Nghe An to decide to "buy at the bottom" by investing and hoarding gold.

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