Nov 28, 2016 13:11 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
The US dollar index which measures the greenbacks strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies was up about 0.08% at 101.56, while the FxWirePro Dollar Spot Index strengthened at 47 levels to signal...
BoE and ECB likely on different policy paths, upside risks to GBP/EUR ahead, says Lloyds Bank
Nov 28, 2016 12:38 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Central banks in Europe might be on different policy paths. According to a Lloyds Bank research report, the Bank of England does not look likely to loosen monetary policy, whereas the European Central Bank is expected to...
Nov 28, 2016 12:07 pm UTC| Economy Central Banks Commentary
Data released by the European Central Bank on Monday showed that Eurozone money supply expanded at a slower pace, while private sector credit growth improved in October. October annual M3 money supply growth rose 4.4...
FxWirePro: Hedging in bullion via 3-way straddle versus OTM call to sync with 1m2w OTC indications
Nov 28, 2016 12:03 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
Gold futures contracts for December delivery was trading at $1,191.5 a troy ounce while articulating, after earlier rising as high as $1,197.00 on account of dollar strength. OTC outlook: As you can observe the risk...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
Nov 28, 2016 11:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
This week is extremely risk heavy and the focus is on the OPEC meeting on Wednesday. What to watch for over the coming days: Central banks: The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to draw all the attention...
Nov 28, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
We expect the ECB to announce an extension of its bonds purchasing program beyond March 2017 at its last meeting of the year. This step is likely to become even more urgent if it has to stop a further rise of yields on...
FxWirePro: EURO OTC functions intensify as ECB ponders Italian referendum in major focus
Nov 28, 2016 08:47 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
Last week, we saw Euro area composite PMI posting a solid gain in October, signaling 1.8% ar GDP growth. The improvement was broad-based by sector and countryand was reinforced by IFO and EC surveys. Last weeks Q316...
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