The Great Divergence of Global Monetary Policies
Right now, the world's major central banks are standing at an unusual critical juncture, with their monetary policies experiencing a rare divergence not seen in years.
moreRight now, the world's major central banks are standing at an unusual critical juncture, with their monetary policies experiencing a rare divergence not seen in years.
moreIn December 2025, the US banking industry was once again shrouded in the shadow of risks.
moreAgainst the backdrop of the Federal Reserve's third rate cut of the year, the U.S. stock market is experiencing an eerie "ice and fire" dichotomy: while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surges to new highs, tech stocks on the Nasdaq are declining against the trend.
moreRecently, according to the Rio Times, after maintaining the policy interest rate of 9.25% for several months, the Central Bank of Colombia is widely expected to launch a new round of interest rate hikes in January.
moreAs the year draws to a close, the Federal Reserve is mired in a rare dual divergence between personnel and policy.
moreSince 2022, the Fed has cumulatively reduced its balance sheet by $2.4 trillion through quantitative tightening (QT) policies, leading to a near depletion of liquidity in the financial system.
moreFiji recently launched its first green finance classification system, establishing a groundbreaking institutional framework for sustainable investment in the country.
moreOn December 10 (local time), the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting and announced a 25-basis-point cut in the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.50%—3.75%.
moreWhen Federal Reserve Chair Powell announced the third rate cut of 25 basis points for the year on December 10, 2025, it was as if the global financial markets had been pressed the 'random volatility' button.
moreUnderneath the seemingly market-friendly, growth-oriented surface of a Federal Reserve rate cut lie intricate financial logics and latent risks that demand more cautious scrutiny.
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