Central Bank Meetings Calendar

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A central bank meetings calendar is a structured schedule that outlines the dates when major central banks around the world convene to discuss and decide on monetary policy. These meetings are crucial for financial markets, governments, businesses, and investors, as they often result in decisions that influence interest rates, inflation control, currency stability, and overall economic direction.

Importance of Central Bank Meetings Calendar

Central banks are responsible for managing a country’s monetary policy, which includes:

  • Setting interest rates
  • Controlling inflation
  • Managing currency issuance
  • Overseeing financial system stability
  • Acting as a lender of last resort

The calendar provides transparency and predictability, allowing stakeholders to anticipate potential changes in monetary policy. For example, traders and investors use these dates to prepare for market volatility, while economists and policymakers use them to align fiscal strategies.

Key Features of the Calendar

  • Scheduled Meeting Dates: Includes the exact dates for each central bank’s policy meetings.
  • Time of Announcement: Local time of the meeting is given where available.
  • Decision Announcements: Typically, decisions (e.g., interest rate changes) are announced on the second day of multi-day meetings.
  • Press Conferences: Some banks, like the ECB and Fed, hold press briefings post-meeting.
    • Frequency: Varies by institution. For example:
      • Federal Reserve (USA) – 8 times/year
      • Bank of England – 8 times/year
      • Reserve Bank of Australia – 11 times/year
      • Reserve Bank of South Africa – 6 times/year

    How to Use the Calendar

    • Investors: Track potential market-moving events.
    • Businesses: Plan financing and investment strategies.
    • Economists: Analyses policy trends and economic forecasts.
    • Journalists & Analysts: Prepare coverage and commentary

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    • The Form allows you to search by month, year, or use custom dates.
    • One year of history is available with dates at least one year in advance.
    • Any country(s) can be selected
    • Selections can be downloaded into txt or csv format.

    In Addition, EDI also provides direct links to the Central Banks at an additional cost.

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Banco Central de Chile Bank of Japan Banque Centrale du Congo
Banco Central de Honduras Bank of Korea Banque du Liban
Banco Central de la Republica Argentina Bank of Mauritius Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB)
Banco Central de la Republica Dominicana Bank of Mexico Central Bank (Rastra) Nepal
Banco Central de Nicaragua Bank of Mongolia Central Bank of Armenia
Banco Central del Paraguay Bank of Morocco Swiss National Bank
Banco Central do Brasil Bank of Mozambique Central Bank of Aruba
Banco de Cabo Verde Bank of Namibia Central Bank of Bahrain
Banco de Guatemala Sveriges Riksbank Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bangladesh Bank Bank of Papua New Guinea Central Bank of Colombia
Bank Indonesia Bank of Russia State Bank of Pakistan
Bank Negara Malaysia Bank of Sierra Leone Central Bank of Costa Rica
Bank of Albania Bank of Slovenia Central Bank of Cyprus
Bank of Algeria Bank of South Sudan Central Bank of Egypt
Bank of Burundi Bank of Tanzania Central Bank of Eswatini
Bank of Canada Bank of Thailand Central Bank of Gambia
Bank of Central African States (BEAC) Bank of the Lao PDR Central Bank of Iceland
Bank of England Bank of the Republic of Haiti Central Bank of Jordan
Bank of Ghana Bank of Uganda Central Bank of Kenya
Bank of Israel Bank of Zambia Central Bank of Kuwait
Bank of Jamaica Banque Centrale de Mauritanie (BCM) Central Bank of Lesotho
Central Bank of Liberia Central Bank of Libya Central Bank of Madagascar
Central Bank of Nigeria Central Bank of Philippines Central Bank of Republic of Guinea
Central Bank of Samoa Central Bank of Sao Tome & Principe Central Bank of Seychelles
Central Bank of Solomon Islands Central Bank of Sri Lanka Central Bank of The Bahamas
Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Central Bank of Uruguay
Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) Central Reserve Bank of Peru Centrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten
Czech National Bank Eastern Caribbean Central Bank European Central Bank
Federal Reserve Board (US) Hungarian National Bank Monetary Authority of Singapore
National Bank of Angola National Bank of Ethiopia National Bank of Georgia
National Bank of Kazakhstan National Bank of Moldova National Bank of Poland
National Bank of Romania National Bank of Rwanda National Bank of Serbia
National Bank of Tajikistan National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia National Bank of Ukraine National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Norges Bank People’s Bank of China Qatar Central Bank
Reserve Bank of Australia Reserve Bank of Fiji Reserve Bank of India
Reserve Bank of Vanuatu Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
South African Reserve Bank State Bank of Pakistan