FxWirePro: NZD/USD short-tenured IV skews far cry from fragile projections ahead of RBNZ’s OCR announcement

Nov 05, 2018 13:39 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

In this write-up, we emphasize on the disparity between the NZD IV skews and the long-term underlying projections. Well, please be noted that 1w IV skews of NZDUSD have been stretched on either side (refer above nutshell,...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Nov 05, 2018 09:17 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is extremely heavy with political events, as well as central bank decisions. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will...

Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over coming meetings

Nov 05, 2018 05:33 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...

Riksbank October minutes indicate rate hike timing uncertain, but may hike in December

Nov 02, 2018 12:56 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The minutes of Riksbanks October meeting indicate that the first rate hikes timing remains undecided and that the Executive Board is split. Furthermore, the central bank does not appear to be confident about the inflation...

Bank of England keeps interest rate unchanged, likely to adopt hawkish tone in future

Nov 01, 2018 17:46 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of England kept its monetary policy unchanged today during the meeting, keeping the Bank Rate at 0.75 percent, as was widely anticipated. The members of the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously voted for the rate...

U.S. economic strength likely to see Fed continue tightening path despite growing financial vulnerabilities, says ANZ Research

Nov 01, 2018 12:17 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The United States economy and still stimulatory financial conditions will likely see the Federal Reserve continue its tightening path despite growing financial and external vulnerabilities, according to the latest report...

Bank Indonesia likely to stay on hold this month owing to easing pressure on IDR in recent weeks, says ANZ Research

Nov 01, 2018 11:41 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Bank Indonesia is expected to stay on hold at its monetary policy meeting scheduled to be held this month, owing to the recent easing in the IDR, according to the latest report from ANZ Research. After hitting a...