RBI likely to remain on pause this week and rest of FY2019; lower inflation, full-year growth estimates, says DBS Bank

Dec 03, 2018 08:58 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to remain on pause at the monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on December 5, in which it is also likely to revise down its inflation and full-year growth estimate,...

Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over coming meetings

Dec 03, 2018 08:38 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 - 200-225 bps (Note, all...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 3rd December 2018

Dec 03, 2018 05:22 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Japan: Markit manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in November from 51.8 in...

Bank of Korea hikes interest rate by 25 bps, likely to hike again in 2019

Nov 30, 2018 19:22 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Korea, today, hiked its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.75 percent, consistent with consensus expectations. Some economists, before todays decision, had argued that the South Korean central bank would...

FxWirePro: BoK eases KRW with 25 bps, a glimpse at USD/KRS trade tips

Nov 30, 2018 14:56 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

Bank of Korea hiked the policy rates by 25bps to 1.75% this morning, in line with market expectations. Before todays decision, there were some economists arguing that the BOK would remain on hold given the softening growth...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 30th November 2018

Nov 30, 2018 05:44 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: China: Non-manufacturing PMI declined to 53.4 in November, while manufacturing PMI...

U.S. 10-year yield likely to drift lower on account of Fed’s stance shift, could boost risk appetite afterwards: Scotiabank

Nov 30, 2018 04:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The United States 10-year Treasury yield is expected to drift lower on account of the Feds stance shift rather than rising flight-to-quality demand, which could boost risk appetite afterwards and prop up risk assets...