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Indonesia holds key interest rate but reins in banks
Published on 24/05/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank on Tuesday announced more aggressive hikes in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks, expecting inflation to rise slightly above its target band this year, but kept interest rates unchanged at a record low.
Central bank lifts key rate to 9-year high
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand raised its key interest rate to a nine-year high on Wednesday, amid concerns about upside risks to prices.
Central bank holds key rate at 2.50%, as expected
Reuters, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Bank of Thailand left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, ending a year-long tightening cycle, amid slowing economic growth and below-target inflation.
US Fed slashes key interest rate in massive pandemic response
AFP, Published on 16/03/2020
» WASHINGTON: Faced with a growing economic shutdown from the coronavirus pandemic, that could cause the US economy to contract, the US Federal Reserve on Sunday announced drastic emergency measures to shore up confidence and keep the financial sector running, including slashing the key interest rate to virtually zero.
Key rate held steady 'to preserve policy room' - meeting minutes
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2020
» The central bank kept the key interest rate unchanged at a record low at its March 25 meeting to preserve policy room amid heightened uncertainties from the coronavirus outbreak, minutes from the meeting showed on Wednesday.
Bank of Thailand holds key rate, cuts 2021 growth forecast
Published on 23/12/2020
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting to preserve its limited policy space, while reiterating concerns about a currency rally and lowering its economic growth forecast for next year.
Malaysia raises key rate for first time in 3.5 years
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate for the first time since July 2014, to tap the brakes at a time growth has been robust and inflation creeping up.
US Fed raises key interest rate amid stronger growth outlook
AFP, Published on 22/03/2018
» WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the key lending rate for the first time this year to its highest level in a decade, citing a stronger outlook for US economic growth.
BoT seen holding key rate as growth improves, inflation low
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2018
» Thailand's central bank is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged again on Wednesday as the economy is gaining traction while domestic demand is soft and inflation subdued.
Central bank holds key rate, expects jump in growth, exports
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2018
» Thailand's central bank on Wednesday raised its forecasts for economic growth and exports this year, saying the economy is continuing to gain traction.