Czech Central Bank expects return of inflation to target to take longer than earlier imagined

Mar 10, 2016 15:03 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Czech Statistical Office released inflation data on Wednesday which showed that February Czech inflation subsided, both at headline and core levels. Headline CPI was slightly higher at 0.1% m/m vs. 0.6% in January; the...

RBNZ's Wheeler planted seeds for more interest rate cuts

Mar 10, 2016 14:33 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

As recently as 3rd Feb RBNZ governor Graeme Wheeler delivered a much acclaimed speech which was generally interpreted to mean that there would be no further rate cuts in the near future. Wheeler had said If concerns deepen...

Deflation race between Swiss franc and Euro leads SNB's rate stance and EUR/CHF path

Mar 10, 2016 13:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

The long-term path for EUR/CHF will be determined by who sees inflation first: Switzerland or the Euro area. Although, the CPI in Switzerland increased 0.2% in February of 2016 over the previous month. But Swiss franc...

Bank of Russia likely to keep key rate on hold in 2016 on elevated inflation risks, vulnerable ruble

Mar 10, 2016 13:03 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Russia is expected to keep its key rate on hold at 11% on 18 March, after it lowered the rate by 600bps in 2015. The authorities would like the central bank to further ease policy due to weak domestic demand...

ECB fires bazooka defying expectations

Mar 10, 2016 13:01 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

It seems we were conservative in our estimates, while European Central Bank wasnt in their actions. Actions from ECB Main refinance rates were cut by 0.05% to zero, so its basically free money for banks and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bank Of England Shows Interest In Centralized Digital Currency

Mar 10, 2016 12:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Central Banks

The interest of central banks in the concept of digital currency seems to be rising. Last month, Peoples Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuansuggested that the central bank is not only interested in digital currencies but...

Polish central bank to hold key rates steady

Mar 10, 2016 11:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The National Bank of Poland is likely to keep its key interest rate on hold at 1.5% tomorrow, while the updated inflation report is not expected to show any change to the current monetary policy. The central banks report...