Central Bank Watch
Rate Changes at Central Banks in Armenia and Angola
September 15, 2026
The Central Bank of Armenia’s refinancing rate has been increased to 6.75% from 6.50%, reversing a 25-basis point cut implemented last December. The rate had been as high as 10.75% in the first half of 2023. From a low point of -1.7% early in 2024, consumer price inflation has re-accelerated to 4.4%. Officials target medium-term […] More
New Overnight Developments Abroad - Daily Update
Trouble City So Long As Oil Price Rise Extends
September 15, 2026
The Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices climbed by a further 2.4% and 2.8% overnight. The Middle East’s stalemate keeps subjecting interest rates to upward pressure. The 30-year, 10-year and 3-month U.S. Treasury yields are 1, 1, and 2 basis points higher than yesterday, while ten-year sovereign debt yields in other economies have […] More
