Global central banks are wrapping up their monetary policy decisions for 2025, with advanced economies signaling a potential shift away from easing cycles. While the Fed is uncertain about further rate cuts, the Bank of England may reduce borrowing costs. The ECB is expected to present higher growth forecasts, possibly hinting at tightening in the future. Policymakers in Europe, Asia, and Latin America are also making key decisions this week.

In the US and Canada, delayed data releases will offer insights into the labor market and economy, shaping the outlook for borrowing costs in 2026. The Fed’s rate cut and government shutdown have impacted key economic indicators like the jobs report and consumer price index. Canadian inflation remains close to the target, with policymakers monitoring core metrics for any changes in growth and inflation.

In Asia, central banks in Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia are expected to make decisions on borrowing costs, with Japan likely to hike rates for the first time since January. China is set to release data showing a challenging economic environment, while Japan’s national CPI figures are expected to support a rate hike. New Zealand and Sri Lanka will also release GDP data this week.

In Europe, the Bank of England faces the decision of whether to cut rates to stimulate the economy, with wage and inflation data playing a crucial role. The ECB will provide new forecasts on inflation outlook for 2028. Central banks in Morocco, Hungary, Sweden, Norway, and the Czech Republic are also expected to make key decisions this week. Inflation data will be released in Nigeria, Israel, and South Africa.

Latin America will see rate-setting meetings from central banks in Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. Chile is likely to cut rates, while Banxico and BanRep are expected to make decisions based on inflation pressures and economic conditions. Brazil’s GDP-proxy data will reflect the economy’s performance, while Argentina and Peru are also releasing key economic indicators this week.

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