Poland’s central bank is set to keep interest rates on hold for a seventh straight month as the government’s move to reduce fuel prices at the pump buys policymakers more time to assess inflation path.
Polish inflation rate accelerated beyond the central bank’s target range in September, exactly as predicted by economists, with fuel prices jumping at the the fastest rate in four years.
Polish and Romanian policymakers are expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as inflation moderates across much of eastern Europe after a spike in price pressures during the US-led war on Iran.
Poland’s inflation slowed for a third straight month to the lowest level since the start of the war in Iran, further diminishing the prospects for interest-rate increases and tilting the outlook toward monetary easing.
A food market in Warsaw. Photographer: Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg
Poland’s central bank is poised to keep interest rates unchanged for a third straight month as an unexpected drop in the inflation rate relieves pressure to tighten monetary policy.
Poland’s central bank is poised to keep interest rates unchanged for a third straight month as an unexpected drop in the inflation rate relieves pressure to tighten monetary policy.
Polish inflation unexpectedly decelerated, easing pressure on policymakers to quickly adjust policy to the global spike in prices.
Shelves of household products on display at the Hala Mirowska market hall in downtown Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Polish inflation fell to the central bank’s target for the first time in three years in March even as policymakers are expected to keep interest rates steady due to concerns over resurgent price growth later in 2024.
Poland’s economic growth slowed more than anticipated in the first quarter, with the fading momentum set to moderate expectations regarding interest-rate increases amid a flare-up in price pressures.
Customers shop for food inside the Hala Mirowska market hall in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Poland’s central bank is due to announce its next interest rate decision on Jan. 14.
Poland’s economic growth slowed more than anticipated in the first quarter, with the fading momentum set to moderate expectations regarding interest-rate increases amid a flare-up in price pressures.
Customers shop for food inside the Hala Mirowska market hall in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Poland’s central bank is due to announce its next interest rate decision on Jan. 14.
Poland’s central bank is set to keep interest rates unchanged for a second month with policymakers expected to sharpen anti-inflation rhetoric as the conflict in Iran revives long-dormant price pressures.
Poland’s central bank is set to keep interest rates unchanged for a second month with policymakers expected to sharpen anti-inflation rhetoric as the conflict in Iran revives long-dormant price pressures.
Euro area economic sentiment fell to 93 in April from 96.2 in March, marking a third consecutive monthly decline, European Commission data showed Wednesday.
Poland is expected to hold interest rates unchanged as a two-week ceasefire in the US-led war in Iran sent energy costs sharply lower, reducing concerns over a revival in inflation.
Poland is expected to hold interest rates unchanged as a two-week ceasefire in the US-led war in Iran sent energy costs sharply lower, reducing concerns over a revival in inflation.
Polish inflation rebounded after energy prices soared from the Iran war, in what may prompt caution from central bankers after their bold interest rate cut just days after the start of hostilities.
The financial district in Warsaw. Photographer: Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg
Poland’s expected return to interest-rate cuts on Wednesday is increasingly in doubt as the conflict raging around Iran risks reviving inflationary pressures and rattles financial markets.