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Global Central Banks Adjust Rates Amid Weak Economic Signals

8/25/2025

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The People's Bank of China (PBoC) kept Loan Prime Rates at 3.00% (1-year) and 3.50% (5-year) due to weak economic activity.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced its Cash Rate to 3.60% in response to declining inflation.
Tokyo's CPI is expected to slow to 2.6% year-over-year, with "super-core" inflation above 3%.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is contemplating further rate cuts amid softer inflation and economic contraction.
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintains rates, focusing on a data-dependent strategy amid currency fluctuations.

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The People's Bank of China (PBoC) kept Loan Prime Rates at 3.00% (1-year) and 3.50% (5-year) due to weak economic activity.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced its Cash Rate to 3.60% in response to declining inflation.
Tokyo's CPI is expected to slow to 2.6% year-over-year, with "super-core" inflation above 3%.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is contemplating further rate cuts amid softer inflation and economic contraction.
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintains rates, focusing on a data-dependent strategy amid currency fluctuations.