Tanzania’s central bank has kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 5.75 percent for the second quarter of 2026, citing global economic uncertainty and the need to balance inflation risks with growth.

By early twenty twenty six inflation and interest rate expectations had become one of the most persistent and widely discussed economic themes worldwide.

The Bank of Japan on Friday lifted its key policy interest rate to about 0.75 percent, marking the highest level in three decades, from approximately 0.50 percent, as part of its efforts to curb persistent inflation fueled by the weak yen.

The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rates for the first time in four months, responding to signs that persistently high inflation affecting British consumers and businesses is starting to ease.

Inflation data scheduled for release Thursday morning is expected to show that price increases remain above the Federal Reserve’s target, marking the final major piece of US economic data affected by the government shutdown.

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday following a notable slowdown in inflation and signs of weakening economic growth.

Gold edged closer to record highs as investors awaited U.S. inflation data and monitored rising tensions in Venezuela.

Global bond yields have climbed to levels last seen in 2009, ahead of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting, signaling concerns that the era of interest-rate cuts—from the U.S. to Australia—may be coming to an end.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to hold interest rates steady this week for its third consecutive meeting, with inflation remaining subdued and signs of improvement in the eurozone economy, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.