The Bank of Thailand maintained its interest rate on Wednesday citing the limited policy space. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5- 2 to hold the policy rate at 1.50 percent. The decision matched economists' expectations.
Two members sought a 0.25 percentage point cut to 1.25 percent. They said the monetary policy should be further accommodative.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.