Central Banks Around the Globe and their Estimated Policies in 2020

U.S Federal reserve

Current federal funds rate (upper bound): 1.75%Forecast for end of 2020: 1.75%

Economists say that the threshold is high for policy adjustments in the near term, particularly for rate hikes. The force to stand pat will increase as the U.S. election draws nearer, making the policymakers less concerned about the risks like trade tensions, below-target inflation, and indolent global growth.

European Central bank

Current deposit rate: -0.5%Forecast for end of 2020: -0.5%

Economists and investors anticipate rates to stay on hold and QE to continue through the whole of 2020 and beyond. But the central bank may yet be examined again if the economy stumbles under trade uncertainties or the bloc's manufacturing melts down.

Bank Of Japan

Current policy-rate balance: -0.1%Forecast for end of 2020: -0.1%

After the launching of government schemes to promote growth, next year for japan looks a little lighter, retaining the banks on hold. It is not that the inflation has totally improved, but there would be less urgency.

People's Bank of China

Current 1-year best lending rate: 4.35%Current 7-day OMO reverse repo rate: 2.50%Forecast for end of 2020: 4.35%; 2.35%

The economists worry that if weakness in the world’s second-largest economy worsens, then the central bank would have to continue to release cash into the system. It is estimated that the economic growth might slow down to 6% till the next year.

Reserve bank of India

Current repo rate: 5.15%Forecast for end of 2020: 4.7%

Inflation would be pushed closer as we see there is a hike in the prices of onions, this would certainly affect the Reserve bank's Target band. "RBI's accommodative stance signals that room for further easing is available.” — Abhishek Gupta

Bank of Russia

Current key rate: 6.25%Forecast for end of 2020: 6%

There is a serious undershoot of 4% target, the next issue after years of controlling inflation. Policymakers are likely to evaluate the 150 points of reduction since June. "Signs of a firmer rebound in inflation, as President Vladimir Putin's fiscal stimulus finally gets going, might put the policy on hold for longer.” — Scott Johnson

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