PBoC likely to raise money market rates again, keep benchmark rates unchanged: Scotiabank
Mar 28, 2017 05:45 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) is expected to raise the money market rates again, if needed, while keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged. The central bank will maintain medium- and long- term funding costs...
ECB prepared for any outcome from Brexit talks - ECB's Lautenschlaeger
Mar 27, 2017 15:15 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Sabine Lautenschlaeger speaking on regulation and Brexit told a press conference on Monday that the central bank is prepared for any outcome from Brexit...
RBI likely to maintain status quo at 6.25 pct through 2017, says DBS Research
Mar 27, 2017 06:08 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain status quo throughout this year, keeping the repurchase rate steady at 6.25 percent in 2017. However, beyond this year, the next move is likely to be a rate hike...
ECB’s Praet reiterates low rates, says no risks to eurozone financial stability from Brexit
Mar 24, 2017 15:14 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
ECB chief economist Peter Praet speaking in Sole stood by the ECBs pledge to keep interest rates low well past the end of its bond purchase programme. The exact meaning and length of well past would be decided by the...
Bank Negara Malaysia is likely to maintain policy rate at 3 pct through 2017, says ANZ Research
Mar 24, 2017 08:18 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the policy rate at 3 percent throughout this year, peering through the inflation ascent. At the same time, the still fragile balance of payments position limits the scope...
ECB's Villeroy calls for continuance of accommodative monetary policy
Mar 22, 2017 16:39 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau speaking at a business conference in Frankfurt said that the ECB should continue pursuing accommodative monetary policies, even as inflation...
Mar 22, 2017 12:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
Stronger-than-expected U.K. inflation data for February will lead to speculation for a more hawkish sentiment towards BoE policy. Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed Tuesday that UK Consumer Prices...
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