The era of easy rate cuts may be coming to an end. Global central banks are shifting towards tighter money, and inflation may force more hikes ahead.


Global Central Banks Inch Closer to Tightening Mode

Business & Economy: 2024 saw the biggest coordinated global interest rate cut since the financial crisis. However, the current round in 2025 has begun with policymakers manoeuvring through an uncertain economic backdrop.

2025's foggy economic landscape weighs on the monetary outlook

Imagine you find out the mechanic who has been working on your vehicle for a long time knows very little about how the engine operates. You felt they were pulling it off brilliantly.

Have global central banks lost the inflation fight?

China's central bank did not buy any gold in the month of June, thereby marking the second straight month of no addition to reserves. This was a pause while gold prices eased from their record highs.

China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for second month

Mired in world of low growth and inflation, officials said their efforts to boost economy may falter unless elected leaders stepped forward

Global central bankers send plea for help to governments