This article looks into the latest developments in U.S. monetary policy, the broader implications and the uncertain path ahead.

In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan on Jan. 24 raised its short-term policy rate to 0.50% from 0.25%. Read more ...

The yen climbed to an eight-week top versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday after a Bank of Japan policy board member advocated ...

Despite limited developments that would justify a policy shift since December, Japan's central bank nevertheless went ahead to raise interest rates.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal ... The Bank of Canada said Wednesday it has also cut its rate, and the Bank of England is also expected to do so next month. The Bank of Japan, however, is ...