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Bank Negara likely to maintain rates in the upcoming policy meeting on better-than-expected Q3 GDP

Nov 18, 2016 09:22 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain its benchmark overnight policy rate at 3.00 percent in the upcoming policy meeting scheduled to be held in December, also the last such meeting this year, following...

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Yellen’s testimony to be supportive of dollar ahead, says Scotiabank

Nov 18, 2016 06:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

U.S. Fed Chair Janet Yellens testimony on the U.S. economy to the Joint Economic Committee yesterday set the stage for a rate hike in December, noted Scotiabank in a research report. The Fed Funds Futures shows possibility...

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Janet Yellen to stay full term, Fed likely to hike in December

Nov 18, 2016 05:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

There are two major takeaways from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellens testimony before ajoint congressional committee on economic affairs; one she is here to stay, at least till her term ends and secondly, Fed is very...

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Bank of Mexico hikes rates by 50bps, more upside in USD/MXN possible in near term, says Nordea Bank

Nov 18, 2016 04:43 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Mexican central bank raised interest rates yesterday to their highest in more than seven years. The Bank of Mexico hiked rates by 50 basis points to 5.25 percent as the U.S. election result weakened the Mexican peso....

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 18th November, 2016

Nov 18, 2016 04:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated. Data released so far: China: House price index rose by 12.3 percent y/y in October. New Zealand: Retail...

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Rising yields pose concerns for BoJ’s new policies

Nov 17, 2016 10:36 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Bank of Japan (BoJ) surprised the financial market by offering to buy anunlimited amount of 5-year JGB notes at -4 basis points and 2-year paper at -9 basis points. However, the offer failed to attract any bids at the...

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FxWirePro: Uphold USD/MXN married puts for hedging on 1w ATM HY IVs as FX reserves rise keeps Peso edgy ahead of Banxico’s monetary policy

Nov 17, 2016 10:32 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Mexican Peso has been edgy on the lingering expectations from analysts for Banxico to hike today and again once before the end of the year, and a 50bp rate increase next week seems more likely than waiting until...