Inflation data from Europe pose doubts over effectiveness of ECB policy
Aug 30, 2016 07:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The first batch of inflation data is out from Europe and so far, it has done nothing but to pose doubts over the effectiveness of monetary policy in Europe. The European Central Bank (ECB) is undoubtedly doing utmost....
Aug 30, 2016 07:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
Please be noted that the resilient changes in risk reversals 1w, 1m to 3m tenors, the negative tickers in delta risk reversals in 1 months tenor that signify the puts are on higher demand and so priced at ahigher premium...
Aug 29, 2016 11:33 am UTC| Central Banks Commentary
The implied volatilities of this GBP crosses are screaming off as we get to see the flurry of economic data this week and during early September, UK PMIs are likely to indicate prospects of their economic health -...
CNY under pressure again as Fed hike possibility rises before end of this year
Aug 29, 2016 10:39 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The market has begun pricing an increased possibility of the US Fed hiking rate before the end of 2016 after Fed chair Janet Yellens comments on rate hike in Jackson Hole. The CNY has thus come under pressure again for the...
U.S. August NFP report could decide the future of the September rate hike
Aug 29, 2016 10:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks
Hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen last Friday raised the chances for a September rate hike. Yellen struck a more optimistic note on the economy at a much-anticipated speech at an economic...
Fed Hike Aftermath Series: Dollar and rate hike odds rise after Jackson Hole
Aug 29, 2016 08:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
After many of the FOMC policymakers indicated that a rate hike is more imminent than the market is pricing in the Jackson Hole symposium, the rate hike odds for September rose and the dollar staged a recovery. Speaking at...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
Aug 29, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
This week is quite risk heavy with lots of economic data from both developed economies as well as Asian giant like China. What to watch for over the coming days: U.S. economic data: Lot many economic dockets...
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