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Thai MPC holds 1.00% policy rate while economic growth remains subdued
Thai MPC holds 1.00% policy rate while economic growth remains subdued
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Merchandise exports and private investment linked to the technology and AI cycle are outperforming expectations, but their benefits to the Thai economy remain limited in scope.Bank of Japan holds rate at 1% but signals further rises
Bank of Japan holds rate at 1% but signals further rises
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
The BOJ voted 8–1 to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1%, while reiterating that borrowing costs could rise further if inflation risks intensifyBank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
BOJ needs to raise its policy interest rate to 1.5% to fight inflation, reflecting higher import prices amid the yen's weakness, economist Paul Sheard has said.
BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
BOJ policymakers signal more rate rises after June hike to 1 per cent
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
A BOJ summary showed broad support for continued tightening, while one member warned higher rates could weaken demand and jobs.Thailand’s MPC keeps policy rate at 1% as growth stays uneven
Thailand’s MPC keeps policy rate at 1% as growth stays uneven
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
The 7-0 decision keeps the policy rate at 1.00%, with the committee tracking supply-side inflation, weak credit and vulnerableBOT warns 400bn-baht loan plan could push public debt near ceiling
BOT warns 400bn-baht loan plan could push public debt near ceiling
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Bank of Thailand says the 400-billion-baht borrowing plan could lift GDP this year but push public debt close to the 70% ceiling within two years.MPC cuts interest rate to 1.00%, aiming to support recovery and ease debt burden
MPC cuts interest rate to 1.00%, aiming to support recovery and ease debt burden
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
The Bank of Thailand cuts the policy interest rate by 0.25% to support economic recovery and mitigate debt pressures for SMEs and households amid slow growth.BOJ’s December rate hike reflected concerns over weak yen
BOJ’s December rate hike reflected concerns over weak yen
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Bank of Japan's decision at a monetary policy meeting in December to raise its policy rate to 0.75 per cent reflected concerns over higher inflation stemming from a weak yen, according to minutes of meeting released on Wednesday (January 28).MPC cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%
MPC cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
The MPC reduces the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, citing an expected slowdown in the Thai economy. Projections for 2025-2027 show lower growth, with inflation remaining low.Bank of Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1.50%
Bank of Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1.50%
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2025
Sakkapop Panyanukul, Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced on Wednesday (October 8) that the committee decided to maintain the policy rate at 1.50%, with a 5-2 vote. Two members advocated for a 0.25% rate cut to 1.25%.