Finland's central bank delves into blockchain, organizes seminar
Dec 02, 2016 04:39 am UTC| Fintech Central Banks
The Bank of Finland, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, recently organized a seminar to explore the potential applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) in various sectors of...
Fed's Beige Book upholds outlook for Dec rate hike, shows little change in underlying path of growth
Dec 01, 2016 14:41 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The U.S. Federal Reserve released its Beige Book on Wednesday which has little to suggest a significant change in the underlying path of growth in the economy. The Beige Book, a compilation of anecdotal evidence on...
Market pricing out further PBoC easing for now on overall improvement in China's growth profile
Dec 01, 2016 12:10 pm UTC| Economy Central Banks Commentary
Chinas manufacturing PMI spiked to 51.7 in November, up from 51.2 in the prior month and beating market expectations of 51.0. Chinas manufacturing was the highest since July 2014. Rising steel prices which pushed steel...
FxWirePro: Stay hedged in USD/INR via 1m NDFs on RBIs smart policy action to counter capital outflow
Dec 01, 2016 07:16 am UTC| Central Banks Commentary
We advise selling USDINR 1m NDF at 68.36, with a target around the previous range prior to the recent spike at 67.00 (+ 1.98%) and a stop above the previous highs at 69.50 (1.14%). The trade horizon is 2-4 weeks and the...
Brazilian central bank slashes interest rate, citing Trump-related global uncertainties
Dec 01, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The central bank of Brazil has slashed interest rates in the monetary policy meeting held Wednesday, as was widely expected by market participants, citing US President-elect Trump-related global uncertainties that are...
RBS fails Bank of England stress tests, to revise capital plan for better resilience
Nov 30, 2016 16:34 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Bank of England (BoE) released its annual bank stress tests results on Tuesday which gauges the financial strength and resilience of the UKs seven major lenders - Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, Barclays, Royal Bank of...
Risks to UK financial stability "remain elevated" - BoE
Nov 30, 2016 15:46 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The Bank of England (BoE) published its latest bank stress test results alongside the Financial Stability Report (FSR), noting that UK financial system has stood up well, dampening rather than amplifying volatility in...
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