QE by the RBA likely to result in lower bond yields in Australia, says Capital Economics

Nov 21, 2019 11:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The decline in bond yields in Australia and New Zealand throughout 2019 has paused in recent months following optimism about a potential trade deal between the US and China and hawkish language from the Fed, according to...

Digital Currency Revolution Series: US Fed Studies Possibility of Digital Dollar and Its Impacts

Nov 21, 2019 05:29 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Central Banks Insights & Views

In the era digital world, the digital currencies are evolving amid economic and financial turbulence across the globe. Regulatory frameworks have been conducive but stringent. For a classic instant, as the global...

RBI likely to lower policy rate again on December 5 to revive Asia’s third-largest economy, says Scotiabank

Nov 20, 2019 09:14 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower its policy rate again on December 5 to revive Asias third-largest economy, despite relatively elevated CPI inflation. The RBIs monetary easing will boost local equities...

FxWirePro: Aussie Vulnerable Ahead of RBA – Capitalize on 3m OTC Bids and Deploy Hedging Strategies

Nov 18, 2019 09:23 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The Aussie has bounced around 2 cents since early October, aided by a more positive tone on the US-China trade talks and the unexpected Brexit breakthrough which has bolstered global risk appetite. AUD should remain...

BI likely to leave policy rate unchanged on Thursday, keep door open to additional rate cuts: Scotiabank

Nov 18, 2019 07:36 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 5 percent at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday afternoon, but leave the door open to additional rate cuts to prop up the nations economic growth,...

Stable-Coin Series: US Fed Reckons Financial Stability Through Stablecoins

Nov 18, 2019 06:14 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Central Banks

The prime objective and prerequisite of cryptocurrency invention during last decades recession (in 2008-09) was to establish fidelity among investors class and to provide the anonymous method of mobilizing funds...

FxWirePro: Sterling Still Apprehensive on UK Politics Risks – Bid 3m RRs and IVs and Deploy 3-Way Straddles

Nov 15, 2019 11:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

If a currency had a soul, we would feel sorry for Sterling. First the Brexit risk and now (that the no deal risk is almost off the agenda) the Corbyn risk. We dont want to go down the route of simple Socialist bashing,...