RBA likely concerned by relative currency strength

Dec 13, 2015 21:59 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The RBA board minutes are due on Tuesday, and they are expected to show that the board has been encouraged by signs of stronger activity, as well as more evidence that the latest round of macroprudential measures is...

FOMC in focus, but also watch for BoJ Tankan and BoJ policy meeting

Dec 13, 2015 21:19 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

With a December FOMC lift-off mostly priced in by the markets, the focus will be on how the Fed communicates its rate hike path through Yellens press conference and dot charts. While a dovish surprise would likely weigh on...

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Mexico to follow in the footsteps of Federal Reserve

Dec 11, 2015 16:49 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Banxico committee is set for a rate lift-off when it meets the day after the FOMC meeting on Thursday next week - its first rate hike in 7 years. A hike in close tandem with the Fed should also hinder the USD/MXN from...

Russia's central bank keeps key rate unchanged again

Dec 11, 2015 16:21 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to keep the key rate unchanged at 11%. High inflation risks which stem from the weak rouble are in focus. On the other hand, the risk of the economy cooling will force the CBR...

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Russia keeps interest rate unchanged as economy is waiting for inflation to decelerate

Dec 11, 2015 15:31 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Russia (CBR) decided to keep its key rate unchanged at 11.0%, in line with forecast and the split consensus. The press statement and Governor Nabiullinas news conference provided a clear description of the CBRs...

Bank of England to hike rates in Q2 2016, likely in May

Dec 11, 2015 11:51 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The key takeaways from Thursdays meeting is that The Bank of England is now no longer tagging along with the Fed. The minutes show that As in previous months, there was a range of views among Committee members about the...

Sweden's Riksbank policy preview

Dec 11, 2015 10:06 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Riksbank is due its policy decision next week, it is mostly expected to be on hold in its repurchase rate, at the current 0.35%. Our base case scenario for the Riksbanks rate decision next week (15 December) is an...