Domestic data to confirm BoE's cautious stance
Oct 11, 2015 20:23 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
UK CPI inflation (Tuesday) is expected to show a print of -0.1% m/m (consensus 0.0% m/m) in September, following a flat reading in August. On Wednesday, labour market data will be released. Unemployment in August is...
Chinese FX reserves data add to first signs of stabilisation
Oct 09, 2015 14:51 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
In China, data for FX reserves added to signs that the Chinese business cycle is bottoming. FX reserves fell by USD43.3bn, which was less than expected and a much smaller decline than in August, when reserves fell a record...
BoE rate hike likely in Feb 2016, subsequent higher rates to make GBP stronger
Oct 09, 2015 11:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
The Bank of England kept its interest rates steady on Thursday as expected and showed no sign it was close to raising interest rates. Votes were split 8-1 once again to hold rates at a record lows, but the MPC voted...
Oct 09, 2015 10:59 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Minutes of the September FOMC meeting was not expected to offer new signals regarding the timing of the first rate hike. First of all because FOMC chair Yellen had the opportunity to communicate at the press conference...
Inflation remains biggest worry of FED
Oct 09, 2015 09:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
Latest FOMC minutes released last night revealed what FOMC participants chose to skip lift off in September, as inflation remains biggest concern for most of the policymakers. Policymakers are worried that recent adverse...
FxWirePro: BoK stands pat, USD/KRW IRS trade ideas
Oct 09, 2015 09:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark rate steady on 11 September, as widely expected. Alongside the decision, BoKs governor Lee mentioned growth is still likely to hit the Banks 2.8% target this year. His comments that the...
Gold price rises after dovish FOMC minutes
Oct 09, 2015 08:58 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Profiting from a weaker US dollar, the gold price has risen above $1,150 per troy ounce again this morning. As the minutes of the most recent meeting of the US Federal Reserve reveal, the decision to leave interest rates...
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