Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Dec 24, 2018 12:49 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is very light as we head into the Christmas holiday week. As a trader you need to keep a watch on the followings, What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Bank...

Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over coming meetings

Dec 24, 2018 07:05 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

FOMC increased interest rates in March, June and in September. Increased its forecast from three rate hikes in 2018 to four rate hikes. September decision was unanimous. Current Federal funds rate - 225-250 bps (Note, all...

FxWirePro: Vols forecasting in 2019 - Long-end USD/JPY vols appear cheaper for strategic vega longs

Dec 24, 2018 06:47 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

As widely anticipated, the Fed hiking cycle continued once more this year as FOMC raised rates by 25 bps (Feds Funds rate 2.50%). At the same juncture, the Feds dot plot moved lower over the forecast horizon. These...

The Fed cares when the stock market freaks out – but only when it turns into a bear

Dec 21, 2018 11:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy

Stocks have been falling for more than two months, with investors all but begging the Federal Reserve to stop lifting short-term interest rates. Higher rates hurt stocks by making other, less risky investments look more...

Bank of England keeps Bank Rate unchanged at 0.75 pct

Dec 20, 2018 14:14 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of England kept the Bank rate on hold today at 0.75 percent. The BoE voted unanimously to maintain the Bank Rate and the stock of bonds unchanged during the meeting today. According to BoE, the downside rise to...

Riksbank hikes key interest rate by 25 bps, likely to hike next in December 2019

Dec 20, 2018 13:21 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Swedish central bank hiked its key interest rate today. The Riksbank raised the interest rate by 25 basis points to -0.25 percent, the first tightening move since July 2011. The government bond reinvestment plan is...

FxWirePro: Risks that Sterling’s options market factors-in through 2019

Dec 20, 2018 12:57 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The Bank of England has left its monetary policy unchanged today (bank rate at 0.75%). Even though the rate of inflation eased slightly in November rising wages suggest that underlying inflation pressure is increasing....