Federal Reserve likely to set target rate at 2.00-2.25 pct range; new policy signals unlikely: Danske Bank

Sep 26, 2018 08:37 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve is expected to hike the target range to 2.00-2.25 percent, but not send any new policy signals, according to the latest research report from Danske Bank. With respect to Fed projections, it will most...

FxWirePro: Day of FED and RBNZ – NZD/USD valuations, projections and hedging perspectives

Sep 26, 2018 08:22 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Todays prime focus is on the US FED and RBNZs monetary policy announcements. The US dollar should strengthen further if the Fed hints on further hikes this year, and that will nudge Kiwis dollar lower. While the RBNZ took...

FxWirePro: Bank Indonesia to introduce domestic NDFs to stimulate IDR

Sep 25, 2018 14:31 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Indonesia is one of a handful of EM countries where macro analysts have an OW recommendation. While Bank Indonesia (BI) is reportedly contemplating additional steps to prop up the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). BI is pondering...

FxWirePro: Sensitivity analysis of USD/JPY OTC markets and options hedging strategies ahead of FOMC

Sep 25, 2018 09:30 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The US Federal Reserve is scheduled for its monetary policy for this week. We expect the fed to increase its policy interest rates by 0.25% at its 25th- 26thSeptember policy meeting, to move the target range up to...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Sep 24, 2018 15:30 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy, and there are some scheduled events and data that readers need to keep a tab on. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Federal Reserve will...

FxWirePro: A bird’s-eye view on NZDUSD shorts among high-beta FX bloc as focus looms on RBNZ

Sep 24, 2018 12:27 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

This weeks main focus on the US FED and RBNZs monetary policy announcements. The US dollar should strengthen further if the Fed hikes further this year, and that will push NZDUSD lower.The RBNZ took another step down the...

FxWirePro: A glimpse at bullish/bearish scenarios of euro and EUR/JPY options strategies on lingering optimism of ECB’s reinvestment strategies

Sep 24, 2018 10:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

Today, ECB president Draghis speech is scheduled which is due to testify about the euro-area economy and central banks monetary policy before the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, in...