Brazil Central Bank Slashes Rate to 14% in Fourth Straight Cut

Economy: Brasília Key Facts —Decision. The Copom, the rate-setting committee of Brazil’s central bank, cut the benchmark Selic rate by 0.25 percentage point to 14.00%. —Streak. It was the fourth straight quarter-point cut, bringing the total easing to one full point from a 15.00% peak. —Tone. Analysts read the statemen

MarketsViewing inflation as manageable, Reserve Bank of India has kept rates unchanged this yearThe back and forth in the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has led to volatility in crude oil prices, has also complicated the central bank’s task of balancing growth with price stability. (Photo by Takanori Okabe)SOUMYAJIT SAHAAug

India’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Iran Crisis Keeps Risks High  WSJ

The Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates unchanged amid creeping inflation.

India central bank to stay on hold even as peers pivot to rate hikes  Reuters

"The longer that high inflation persists, the more challenging and costly it can be to bring it back down," said Beth Hammack, one of the dissenters.

The Tokyo consumer price index is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends.

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates unchanged in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, with some officials dissenting in favor of raising rates by a quarter percentage point. The vote was 9-3. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)