BSP likely to adopt RRP cut by 25 bps in May if Philippines inflation in April remains benign, says ANZ Research

Apr 05, 2019 05:46 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut its Overnight Reverse Repurchase Rate (RRP) by 25bps at its May meeting if inflation print in April remains benign, according to the latest report from ANZ...

MAS unlikely to join the dovish turn seen among other central banks recently, says ANZ Research

Apr 04, 2019 06:45 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is not expected to join the dovish turn seen among other central banks recently, according to the latest report from ANZ Research, thus making the case for further policy...

National Bank of Poland keeps policy rate on hold, outlook of economic conditions remains favourable

Apr 03, 2019 18:10 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The National Bank of Polands Council decided to keep the interest rates on hold today. The reference rate, Lombard rate, deposit rate and rediscount rate was kept unchanged at 1.50 percent, 2.50 percent, 0.50 percent and...

FxWirePro: Indian rupee gets cushion from FPIs but uphold USD/INR long hedge ahead of polls

Apr 03, 2019 13:58 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The Indian rupee has bounced back strongly in the past two months. It went from the worst performing Asian currency at the end of January, down nearly 2% vs the USD to +1% at the end of March. This is just above the...

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY OTC bids in sync with spot and Eurozone PMIs – Delta puts to optimize hedging strategy

Apr 03, 2019 08:28 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

Following the ECBs surprisingly dovish message in the recent past, signalling no hikes in 2019, we see significantly less upside for EURJPY in the short-run, EURJPY could probably show slumps further in the major trend...

FxWirePro: RBA’s status quo trims Aussie gains - AUDNZD FX Derivatives Trade Perspectives

Apr 02, 2019 05:51 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

AUDNZD reversed sharply after the RBNZ last week and now targets 1.04 multi-week. The RBA today maintained a neutral stance keeping cash rates at 1.50%, which contrasts with the RBNZs easing bias and puts a heavy lid on...

RBI likely to lower policy rate by another 25bp on Thursday to prop up India’s economic growth, says Scotiabank

Apr 02, 2019 05:34 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower its policy rate by another 25 basis points at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday afternoon to prop up Indias economic growth, after unexpectedly delivering a 25 bp...