Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah Set to Include Bond-Backed Stablecoin Variant
Indonesia’s central bank plans to launch a stablecoin-style companion to the digital rupiah, backed by government bonds, integrating blockchain into its monetary system.
Central Banks & Rates
Stay informed about the world’s most influential monetary authorities. This section covers decisions by the Federal Reserve, ECB, BOJ and other central banks, with analysis of interest rate moves, policy statements and market reactions. We help readers understand how monetary policy affects currencies, bonds, equities and economic growth globally, giving timely insights into one of the key drivers of financial markets.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again as Shutdown Clouds Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year as economic uncertainty deepens amid a prolonged government shutdown.
HSBC Expects Gold’s ‘Bull Wave’ to Reach $5,000 an Ounce in 2026
HSBC has joined a growing number of major banks forecasting gold at $5,000 per ounce by 2026, as geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and policy uncertainty fuel one of the strongest bull markets in decades.
Gold’s Market Value Surpasses $30 Trillion for the First Time in History
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Gold’s global market capitalization has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time ever, fueled by record prices above $4,280 per ounce and sustained safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty.
Gold Tops $4,200 an Ounce in Fresh Record as Safe-Haven Demand Accelerates
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Gold prices hit a new all-time high above $4,200 per ounce as investors reacted to deepening U.S.-China trade tensions and rising bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Gold Soars to Record $4,179 as Rate Cut Bets and Trade Tensions Drive Rush to Safety
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Gold hit a record $4,179 per ounce on Tuesday as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Fed Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Signals Two More Reductions Amid Labor Market Concerns
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate by 0.25% to 4.00%–4.25%, its first step in a projected series of cuts as job growth slows and inflation stays high.