https://firstpip.com/news/Central-bank decisions and currency news, explained for people new to forex — no trade ideas.enhttps://firstpip.com/news/ecb-holds-interest-rates-energy-inflation-euro/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-holds-interest-rates-energy-inflation-euro/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:20:44 +0000The ECB held interest rates steady as energy prices pushed inflation to 3.8 per cent. Here is what rate pauses mean for the euro and beginner risk.https://firstpip.com/news/boj-holds-rate-inflation-target-yen-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/boj-holds-rate-inflation-target-yen-explained/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:30:44 +0000The Bank of Japan held its rate at 1.25% while inflation met its 2% target. Here is how rate pauses and future hike clues affect the yen for beginners.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-bank-lending-survey-rate-hikes-euro/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-bank-lending-survey-rate-hikes-euro/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:40:27 +0000The ECB's October bank lending survey shows tighter credit and weaker loan demand. We explain why this matters for the euro and for beginners.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-rehn-energy-inflation-euro-beginners/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-rehn-energy-inflation-euro-beginners/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:25:12 +0000ECB policymaker Olli Rehn says inflation is mostly energy-driven and rates are set meeting by meeting. What that means for the euro and for beginners.https://firstpip.com/news/bank-of-japan-hold-hawkish-yen-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/bank-of-japan-hold-hawkish-yen-explained/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:55:34 +0000A CNBC survey expects the Bank of Japan to hold at 1.25% but hint at more hikes. How that can move USD/JPY, and why meeting day is risky.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-consumer-inflation-expectations-euro-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-consumer-inflation-expectations-euro-explained/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:44 +0000An ECB survey shows euro area households expect 3.1% inflation over the next year. We explain why expectations matter for rates and the euro.https://firstpip.com/news/digital-euro-timeline-what-forex-beginners-learn/https://firstpip.com/news/digital-euro-timeline-what-forex-beginners-learn/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:15:25 +0000The ECB's Cipollone set out a 2027 pilot and a possible 2029 digital euro launch. We explain why a new form of money is not a new exchange rate.https://firstpip.com/news/french-bond-stress-euro-beginners/https://firstpip.com/news/french-bond-stress-euro-beginners/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:45:09 +0000French bond yields topped 5% and the euro is down almost 5% this year, CNBC reports. How bond stress can weigh on EUR/USD, explained simply.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-imfc-statement-rate-hikes-euro/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-imfc-statement-rate-hikes-euro/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:10:36 +0000The ECB told the IMF's policy committee why it raised rates in June and September. We explain how rate moves can affect the euro.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-elderson-bank-supervision-euro-beginners/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-elderson-bank-supervision-euro-beginners/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:55:20 +0000ECB's Frank Elderson spoke about bank supervision, not interest rates. Here is how forex beginners can tell a rate signal from a bank-rules story.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-euro-liquidity-lines-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-euro-liquidity-lines-explained/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:23:06 +0000The ECB's Philip Lane explained why it lends euros to other central banks. We show how this safety net links to the euro and to FX risk.https://firstpip.com/news/takaichi-weak-yen-bond-yields-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/takaichi-weak-yen-bond-yields-explained/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:40:52 +0000Japan's prime minister rejects blame for the weak yen and rising yields. We explain how rates, bonds and intervention link to USD/JPY for beginners.https://firstpip.com/news/lagarde-ecb-measured-response-euro-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/lagarde-ecb-measured-response-euro-explained/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:25:11 +0000ECB chief Lagarde says energy-driven inflation needs a measured response. We explain her signal, why the euro reacts to rate talk, and beginner risks.https://firstpip.com/news/fed-warsh-no-rate-hint-october/https://firstpip.com/news/fed-warsh-no-rate-hint-october/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:45:44 +0000Fed chair Kevin Warsh refused to signal the October rate decision. How to read a central bank that drops guidance, and why it matters for the dollar.https://firstpip.com/news/rbi-defends-rupee-usd-inr-explained/https://firstpip.com/news/rbi-defends-rupee-usd-inr-explained/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:48 +0000The Reserve Bank of India took new steps to slow the rupee's fall. We explain how intervention works and how to read USD/INR as a beginner.https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-lane-ai-long-term-rates-euro/https://firstpip.com/news/ecb-lane-ai-long-term-rates-euro/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:05:02 +0000ECB's Philip Lane says the global AI boom is lifting long-term rates and tightening euro area conditions. What that means for the euro, explained.https://firstpip.com/news/china-central-bank-gold-dollar-reserves/https://firstpip.com/news/china-central-bank-gold-dollar-reserves/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:23:35 +0000China's central bank has added gold for 23 straight months, CNBC reports. We explain reserves, the dollar link and what it means for the yuan.https://firstpip.com/news/singapore-rejects-weaker-currency-exchange-rate-policy/https://firstpip.com/news/singapore-rejects-weaker-currency-exchange-rate-policy/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:10:57 +0000Singapore's prime minister ruled out a weaker Singapore dollar. We explain how the MAS steers its currency and why it matters to forex beginners.