Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over next 12 months

Oct 17, 2017 07:16 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Hike probability sharply spiked after last FOMC meeting, where projection material showed that the U.S. Federal Reserve is still projecting one more hike for 2017, which is likely to be December. Before the meeting, the...

Bank of Korea likely to hold rates at 1.25 pct, keep economic outlook assessment unchanged: DBS Group Research

Oct 17, 2017 06:53 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Korea (BoK) is expected to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 1.25 percent at its monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on October 19. Also, it is seen to keep the assessment of economic...

FxWirePro: Glimpse through geopolitical drivers of G10 FX space and OTC options

Oct 17, 2017 05:54 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

Another four notable political events are coming up this week. There is the EU summit that is expected to pronounce insufficient progress on the Brexit negotiations to warrant launching trade talks, but there remains the...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 17th October 2017

Oct 17, 2017 05:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: New motor vehicle sales declined 0.5 percent in September, down 0.8 percent...

FxWirePro: Snippets of G10 FX sentiments - Safe-haven FX space to be downgraded, Sterling and Aussie upgraded amid monetary policy divergence

Oct 16, 2017 08:41 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views

In G10 FX space, weve been cognizant of our standpoint and projections by the prospects of monetary policy divergences. Given that the past month has seen a substantial repricing and a reassessment of DM interest rates and...

Bank Indonesia likely to keep policy rates unchanged this week, to remain at 4.25 pct for some time: DBS Group Research

Oct 16, 2017 08:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to keep its benchmark policy rates unchanged at 4.25 percent during its monetary policy scheduled this week after lowering it by 25 basis points each at the last two policy meetings. Also,...

FxWirePro: EUR/JPY caught between two stools – Major trend bullish bias but bearish risk sentiments mounting in OTC, Jump on bandwagon via Credit call spreads

Oct 16, 2017 07:43 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

The medium-term view on the euro remains bullish in anticipation of a pivot in ECB policy. EURJPY year-end forecast is between 129.50 and 130.50 and likely to persist to be in the little-extended range during Q1 majorly...