Aug 29, 2016 11:33 am UTC| Central Banks Commentary
The implied volatilities of this GBP crosses are screaming off as we get to see the flurry of economic data this week and during early September, UK PMIs are likely to indicate prospects of their economic health -...
CNY under pressure again as Fed hike possibility rises before end of this year
Aug 29, 2016 10:39 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The market has begun pricing an increased possibility of the US Fed hiking rate before the end of 2016 after Fed chair Janet Yellens comments on rate hike in Jackson Hole. The CNY has thus come under pressure again for the...
U.S. August NFP report could decide the future of the September rate hike
Aug 29, 2016 10:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks
Hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen last Friday raised the chances for a September rate hike. Yellen struck a more optimistic note on the economy at a much-anticipated speech at an economic...
Fed Hike Aftermath Series: Dollar and rate hike odds rise after Jackson Hole
Aug 29, 2016 08:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
After many of the FOMC policymakers indicated that a rate hike is more imminent than the market is pricing in the Jackson Hole symposium, the rate hike odds for September rose and the dollar staged a recovery. Speaking at...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
Aug 29, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
This week is quite risk heavy with lots of economic data from both developed economies as well as Asian giant like China. What to watch for over the coming days: U.S. economic data: Lot many economic dockets...
NOK to remain under pressure as long as Norges Bank remains expansionary
Aug 29, 2016 07:20 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The credibility of the Norwegian central bank is at stake. This is because the longer the pace of inflation moves above the target, it becomes more difficult of the Norges Bank to convey to the market that its easy...
FxWirePro: Stay Short AUD/MXN owing to oil prices and RBA
Aug 26, 2016 13:43 pm UTC| Central Banks
Driving Forces: RBA has more reasons for further monetary policy easing. The RBA assumes inflation expectations will return to their long-term average, whereas we see a risk that they stay low for longer, helping cement...
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