Bank of Thailand cuts policy rate by 25 bps, unlikely to cut rates further in 2019

Nov 06, 2019 13:21 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Thailand lowered its policy rate today by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent in a 5-2 vote. The BoT cited lacklustre growth and the effect of a solid currency on exports and tourism as main factors behind its...

FxWirePro: GBP/USD ‘Debit Put Spread’ To Hedge Event Risks

Nov 06, 2019 11:02 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

BoE is scheduled for this week, the British central banks MPC is most likely to keep bank rate unchanged at 0.75%, a decision that is going to be certainly unanimous. BoE to acknowledge that a weaker external...

RBNZ likely to keep rates on hold in November before cutting twice next year, says Capital Economics

Nov 06, 2019 06:38 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to keep rates on hold in November before cutting twice next year, while the consensus expects rates to be cut in November and once more in 2020, according to the latest...

FxWirePro: RBA Stimulates Aussie, US-China Trade-Deal in Focus – Trading and Hedging Perspectives For Antipodeans

Nov 05, 2019 10:21 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The main headline overnight is US-China trade deal optimism, helped by reports that the US may reverse tariffs imposed in September on over $110bn of Chinese imports. Consequently, Wall Street ended on record highs again....

RBNZ likely to cut OCR to 0.75 pct next Wednesday, leave the door ajar to further cuts: ANZ Research

Nov 05, 2019 07:12 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to cut the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) to 0.75 percent at its monetary policy meeting next Wednesday, and leave the door ajar to further cuts while stopping short of overtly...

We asked 13 economists how to fix things. All back the RBA governor over the treasurer

Nov 04, 2019 11:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy

Thirteen leading economists have declared their hands in the stand off between the government and the Governor of the Reserve Bank over the best way to boost the economy. All 13 back Reserve Bank Governor Philip...

Malaysia’s weak trade report lifts odds of BNM rate cut, says ING Economics

Nov 04, 2019 09:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Malaysias electronic export vigour observed earlier in the year has ended and with continued external headwinds, downside growth risks are rising. This is why Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to adopt a 25 basis...