Central Bank of Brazil likely to keep rates on hold; statement to hint at easing in August

Jul 19, 2016 12:22 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Central Bank of Brazil is unlikely to change its rate in July; however, copomstatement is expected to signal at easing in August. The remarks of new central bank President Ilan Goldfajn have been more hawkish than...

What hinders CAD prospects and what intensifies sterling's depreciation sentiments?

Jul 19, 2016 11:52 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Just to shed some light on fundamentals as to why CAD losing strength: This months BoC policy statement, monetary policy report and quarterly press conference establish a firm neutral stance that will reinforce the...

FxWirePro: Capitalize on interim rallies of GBP/CAD to construct “Credit Put Spreads” to derive yields regardless of swings

Jul 19, 2016 11:50 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

FX Option Strategy: Here comes the right option strategy to tackle puzzling swings of GBPCAD, put spread constructed at net credits, buy mid-month +1% Out of the money -0.37 delta put option, simultaneously, short 1W...

Riksbank concerned about global developments post Brexit vote

Jul 19, 2016 11:23 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The minutes from Riksbanks monetary policy meeting on July 6 indicate that it is concerned about global developments post UKs vote to leave the EU. The minutes also showed that it is quite satisfied with the developments...

Minutes of the July meeting reveal RBA unfazed by Brexit, but slightly subdued on domestic outlook

Jul 19, 2016 11:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) earlier today released minutes of the July meeting when interest rates were held unchanged at 1.75%. Minutes highlighted the central bank policy is not on a preset course and reiterated the...

ECB could run out of eligible bunds if it hikes asset purchase

Jul 19, 2016 09:52 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) could soon be running out of eligible bunds to add to its purchase portfolio. It could also be said that European Central Bank (ECB) is already running out of options to add bunds to its...

RBNZ tightens loan-to-value restrictions, likely to be effective from Sep 1

Jul 19, 2016 09:24 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has tightened the loan-to-value restrictions (LVR) for residential lending on Tuesday. The proposal stands in the consultation phase and is likely to be effective from September 1,...