Jackson Hole could focus on possible shifts in U.S. long-term strategies
Aug 22, 2016 10:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
The annual Jackson Hole conference titled Designing Resilient Monetary Policy Frameworks for the Future scheduled to be held from 25-27 August is expected to shed some light on the future path of Fed rate hikes. The...
Indonesia’s domestic conditions warrant additional easing, BI lowers 2016 growth outlook
Aug 22, 2016 10:02 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Bank Indonesia kept the new reference rate at the same level during its unusually long meeting on 18th -19th August. The level was maintained at the level seen during the reference period. This is despite the continuous...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
Aug 22, 2016 08:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Compared to last week, this week is more risk heavy, filled with central banks speakers. What to watch for over the coming days: Jackson Hole: The major focus for the week is on Jackson Hole symposium...
Aug 22, 2016 06:35 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
We are foreseeing for excess reserves at the ECB to rise above EUR 1,000 bn. Although the European central bank is pumping in money by buying securities worth EUR 80 bn every month and hence increasing the excess reserves...
Treasury yields rise on upbeat comments from Fed’s Fischer
Aug 22, 2016 04:54 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The vice-chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Stanley Fischer gave the strongest signal yet that the central bank is closing in on meeting both of its targets. He said, while the unemployment rate declined dramatically...
Indian government assures policy continuity with appointment of Urjit Patel to head RBI
Aug 22, 2016 04:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Indias rock star central bank governor Raghuram Rajan surprised the market in June by announcing that he would prefer to return to academia and not seek another term as the chief of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that...
ECB may extend time limit of asset purchase program during September meeting
Aug 19, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The European Central Bank is keeping a close watch on the possible effect of the Brexit vote, which according to the ECB has raised risks on the downside to the euro zone economy. The central bank is also worried about...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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