Fed Minutes indicate continued gradual easing of monetary policy

Oct 10, 2024 00:24 am UTC| Central Banks

The minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 17-18 indicated that, while the Committee members acknowledged a drop in inflation, they continued to view solid GDP growth and a robust labor...

RBNZ cuts rates by 50 bpbs, as expected

Oct 09, 2024 02:21 am UTC| Central Banks

As expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) lowered interest rates by 50 bpbs to 4.75%. The RBNZ said that it is appropriate to cut the rate by 50 bpbs to achieve and maintain low and stable inflation. The...

Markets Brace for Key Jobs Report, Powell’s Remarks, and Q4 Turbulence

Sep 30, 2024 03:15 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Federal Reserve kicked off its rate-cutting cycle earlier this month with a 50-basis-point cut. The upcoming October nonfarm payrolls report, expected on Friday, will be closely watched. Economists project the U.S. to...

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HSBC "ECB, 경제 지원 위해 더 빠른 금리 인하 전망"

Sep 26, 2024 22:44 pm UTC| Economy Central Banks

이번 주 초 발표된 자료에서 유로존의 비즈니스 활동이 급격하고 예기치 않게 위축된 것으로 나타났으며, 유럽의 최대 경제인 독일의 침체가 심화되고 블록 내 두 번째 경제 대국인 프랑스 역시 위축 국면에 들어섰다. HCOB의 예비...

프랑스 5년 내 EU 적자 기준 맞출 수 있어, 중앙은행 총재 발언

Sep 26, 2024 22:34 pm UTC| Economy Central Banks

프랑스는 3년 내로 예산 적자를 EU 기준으로 낮추는 것은 현실적으로 불가능하지만, 올바른 조치를 취한다면 5년 내에 가능하다고 프랑스 중앙은행 총재 프랑수아 빌레로이 드 갈로가 수요일 밝혔다. 이전 정부는 2027년까지 재정...

Swedish central bank reduces policy rate, foresees accelerated easing ahead

Sep 25, 2024 13:45 pm UTC| Central Banks

Swedens central bank has cut its key interest rate from 3.50% to 3.25%, in line with expectations and indicated that if the inflation outlook remains favorable, it could accelerate the pace of policy easing in the coming...

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Why is the Reserve Bank independent from government, and why does it matter?

Sep 25, 2024 11:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

Negotiations over reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia this week took an unprecedented turn when the Greens demanded the government use its reserve powers to immediately cut interest rates. Labor had initially hoped...