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The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting at 12.0% on August 24, 2026, maintaining tight monetary conditions to contain persistent inflationary pressures. Consumer prices have risen 7.3% since the start of 2026, with annual inflation reaching 11.7%, driven by higher fuel and food prices amid global commodity volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the economy remained robust, with real GDP expanding 11.1% year-on-year in January-July, supported by strong investment activity, particularly in construction, and resilient domestic consumption. The central bank said tight monetary conditions remain necessary to limit external inflationary pressures and support a sustained decline in inflation, while remaining ready to adjust policy if risks to price stability intensify. The next policy meeting is scheduled for October 26.

Kyrgyz Central Bank Holds Rate at 12%

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.4% to above 65,700 on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses as select technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks rebounded from the previous session’s decline. Investors also braced for chip giant Nvidia’s earnings report later this week for fresh clues on the strength of AI-related demand. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium on Friday will be closely watched for signals on the central bank’s policy outlook. On the geopolitical front, the US stepped up sanctions on Iran and its trading partners in an effort to pressure Tehran back to the negotiating table. Notable gains among tech and AI-related stocks included Fujikura (5.3%), Furukawa Electric (7.4%), SoftBank Group (1.5%) and Ibiden Co (4.9%).

Japanese Shares Turn Higher

Australia’s 10-year government bond yield remained above 5%, trading sideways near multi-week highs as markets weighed the RBA’s August meeting minutes. While the Board judged the current cash rate was sufficiently restrictive to bring inflation back to target within a reasonable timeframe, several members saw a meaningful risk that inflation could prove more persistent than expected. The RBA held rates at 4.35% for a second straight meeting two weeks ago after three hikes earlier this year, but policymakers warned of further tightening if inflation risks materialize. Still, weak jobs data has reduced expectations for an immediate hike, with markets pricing only a 13% chance of a September increase, while seeing around a 67% probability of a hike by February 2027. Investors now await monthly inflation data on Wednesday, with headline inflation expected to ease to 3.2% from 3.8% despite a 0.8% monthly rise, while the trimmed mean is forecast to edge down to 3.5% from 3.6%.

Australia 10Y Yield Remains Above 5%

The Australian dollar held above $0.71, trading near an eleven-week high as markets weighed the RBA’s August meeting minutes. While the Board judged the current cash rate was sufficiently restrictive to bring inflation back to target within a reasonable timeframe, several members saw a meaningful risk that inflation could prove more persistent than expected. The RBA held rates at 4.35% for a second straight meeting two weeks ago after three hikes earlier this year, but policymakers warned of further tightening if inflation risks materialize. Still, weak jobs data has reduced expectations for an immediate hike, with markets pricing only a 13% chance of a September increase, while seeing around a 67% probability of a hike by February 2027. Upcoming monthly inflation data on Wednesday will therefore be crucial for the policy outlook. Headline inflation is expected to ease to 3.2% from 3.8% despite a 0.8% monthly rise, while the trimmed mean is forecast to edge down to 3.5% from 3.6%.

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