Fundamentals to watch out for this week
Dec 19, 2016 10:19 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
This week is relatively less risk heavy, compared to the previous one. Nevertheless, there are several political event risks are scheduled this week, along with Bank of Japan monetary policy. What to watch for over the...
CNB to keep policy rate unchanged, likely to reiterate plan to exit EUR/CZK floor in mid-2017
Dec 19, 2016 08:00 am UTC| Central Banks Commentary Economy
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at its monetary policy meeting scheduled to be held on December 22. Recent communications by the central bank suggest that it plans to exit its...
Dec 19, 2016 07:41 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
You could expect the prospects of expansionary fiscal policy in theUS under Trump regime that likely drives US interest rates higher and therefore strengthen the dollar further. Trump is also likely to protect US...
Dec 19, 2016 06:59 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
TheAustralian federal governments mid-year fiscal updateis expected to show a deteriorating deficit as broad economic weakness offsets commodity price gains. Markets will be watching for any rating agency reactions. The...
Dec 16, 2016 12:13 pm UTC| Central Banks Commentary
Although RBA kept cash rates unchanged at 1.5% in therecent meeting, monetary policy would remain expansionary over thelong run; themore easing cycle is on cards. In other words, the Aussie central bank members can make...
Bank of Russia maintains key interest rate at 10 pct
Dec 16, 2016 11:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Bank of Russia Board of Directors, today, decided to maintain the key interest rate at 10 percent. According to the Board of Directors, the dynamics of economic activity and inflation are consistent with the...
Bundesbank chief argues against monetary easing
Dec 16, 2016 11:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
One of the most influential members of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the chief of German central bank Jens Weidman has once more stepped up his criticism of ECBs monetary policy. Speaking today, Mr. Weidman said that...
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