Mexican economy continues to grow strongly; Banxico to hike rates to offset peso depreciation
Jul 08, 2016 07:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The Mexican economy continues to grow at a stronger rate in a challenging environment. In the first quarter of this year, the growth accelerated to 2.6 percent year-on-year. Also, the economic growth accelerated further by...
BoC likely to keep rates unchanged as market holds back post Brexit
Jul 08, 2016 07:00 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep policy rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting that is scheduled to take place on July 13, following depressing market movements post UKs exit from the European...
China's June forex reserves grow by $20 billion
Jul 07, 2016 15:38 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) showed on Thursday that Chinas foreign exchange reserves in June unexpectedly rose by $20 billion to $3.21 trillion, rebounding from a 5-year low in May. Reserves...
Polish central bank holds fire, sends a moderately hawkish message
Jul 07, 2016 15:04 pm UTC| Central Banks
Polands central bank kept interest rates on hold and sent a moderately hawkish message at its first meeting under new governor Adam Glapinski. He said Britains exit would not affect the Polish economy significantly, and...
FxWirePro: BoJ and Abenomics to cushion USD/JPY slumps – Leverage benefits through 2m vols
Jul 07, 2016 13:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
As per the Abenomics, which eyes on fresh fiscal easing, made possible by the fact that the BOJ has already bought a decent chunk of the governments debt. That edges Japan closer to central-bank financed fiscal policy and...
July FOMC meeting certainly off the table, even upbeat labour data may not convince the Fed
Jul 07, 2016 11:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy
The FOMC minutes of the June meeting provide little insight as the meeting took place before the EU referendum. Most participants noted that the upcoming British referendum on membership in the European Union could...
FOMC meet's minutes signal delay in rate hike on labor market concerns
Jul 07, 2016 09:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held during June 14-15, signaled a delay in rate hike, on mounting concern over the countrys labor market, with the non-farm payrolls data in May, shocking...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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