Central banks are responding to varied inflation trends this week, with the Magyar Nemzeti Bank lowering its base rate to 5.50 percent on August 26, 2026, following a drop in July inflation to 1.2 percent. Conversely, the Central Bank of Egypt maintained its overnight deposit rate at 19.00 percent to anchor inflation expectations amid rising price dynamics. Banco de Mexico also held its overnight interbank interest rate at 6.50 percent, citing persistent services inflation and global geopolitical risks as primary concerns. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India reported that while core inflation remains stable, headline CPI inflation rose slightly due to food prices. The Reserve Bank of India also noted a 3.6 percent annual increase in the All-India House Price Index for the first quarter of 2026-27, driven by price appreciation in cities like Chandigarh and Lucknow. Synthesized from 14 manifests produced by 12 sources across the 136 monitored official central-bank streams in the last 7 days, including the Federal Reserve, the Reserve Bank of India, the Bank of England.
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Magyar Nemzeti Bank Monetary Council Reduces Base Rate to 5.50 Percent
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) Monetary Council lowered the central bank base rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, effective August 26, 2026. This decision reflects inflation falling to 1.2% in July, which was below expectations, and a stable risk premium on domestic assets. The Council remains committed to its 3% inflatio
MPC Press Release 20 August 2026
The Central Bank of Egypt's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to keep key policy rates unchanged, maintaining the overnight deposit rate at 19.00 percent and the lending rate at 20.00 percent. The Committee cited a need to anchor inflation expectations as the economy navigates global geopolitical tensions and d
All-India House Price Index for Q1:2026-27
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a 1.1% quarterly increase in the All-India House Price Index (HPI) for Q1:2026-27, bringing the index to 117.5. On an annual basis, the HPI grew by 3.6%, matching the growth rate observed in the same quarter of the previous year. Price appreciation was primarily driven by cities
Banco de México Governing Board Maintains Overnight Interbank Interest Rate at 6.50%
The Governing Board of Banco de México unanimously held the overnight interbank interest rate at 6.50% during its August 2026 meeting. The decision is driven by a commitment to price stability in the face of persistent services inflation and ongoing global geopolitical risks. While headline inflation has trended downwa
RBI Bulletin - August 2026
The Reserve Bank of India's August 2026 Bulletin reports that the domestic economy remains resilient to global headwinds, supported by strong domestic demand and increased activity in manufacturing and services. While headline CPI inflation rose slightly due to food prices, core inflation remains stable. Liquidity cond