National Bank of Serbia
The National Bank of Serbia held its key policy rate at 5.75%, with deposit and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5% and 7.0%, citing the inflation outlook and heightened external risks. Inflation is expected to remain within the 3% ±1.5 percentage point target band, while growth is projected at at least 3.2% in 2026 and around 4.5% in 2027.
[ Maintain ]
Central Bank of Peru
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru held its reference rate at 4.25% in October, expecting inflation to return to target and converge near 2% as supply shocks fade. September headline and core inflation were both 4.5%, while risks from El Niño and Middle East tensions persisted.
[ Maintain ]
Central Bank of Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee held the Central Bank Rate at 8.75% in October 2026, citing contained inflation expectations, exchange-rate stability, and an improved growth outlook. Inflation was 6.8% in September, within the 5%±2.5% target range, while the 2026 growth forecast was raised to 5.0% from 4.9%.
[ Maintain ]
Central Bank of Poland
The Central Bank of Poland’s Monetary Policy Council kept interest rates unchanged, including the reference rate at 3.75%, amid higher inflation and uncertainty over economic activity. Consumer price inflation rose to 4.0% year on year in September, while the Council said future decisions would remain data-dependent and reiterated its readiness to intervene in the foreign exchange market.
[ Maintain ]
Bank of Albania
The Bank of Albania held its base rate at 2.5% and maintained overnight deposit and lending rates at 1.5% and 3.5%, respectively, as inflation averaged 3.3% in July-August and second-quarter growth reached 3.6%. Higher commodity prices and geopolitical tensions have increased inflation risks, strengthening the case for data-dependent future tightening.
[ Maintain ]
Central Bank of Iceland
The Central Bank of Iceland’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously held the seven-day term deposit rate at 8.00% in October, citing inflation and inflation expectations that remain too high despite slowing economic activity. Headline inflation reached a two-year high of 5.9%, while underlying inflation remained just above 4%, although inflation is expected to decline fairly rapidly in 2027.
[ Maintain ]
Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and adopted a calibrated-tightening stance, although two members preferred neutral. Citing broadening inflation pressures and resilient growth, the committee ruled out near-term cuts and said its next move would be a hike or pause.
[ Raise ]
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) raised its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in September 2026 to anchor inflation expectations and limit second-round effects from persistent supply shocks. Headline inflation eased to 5.13% in August and is expected to return to the 4.0% ± 1.0% target range in the fourth quarter, while 2026 economic growth is projected at around 4.5%.
[ Raise ]