Apr 14, 2016 15:37 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday, surprised the market by loosening its monetary policy. The central bank set a target of a zero per cent currency appreciation, and said that this change of stance was...
'Helicopter money' – why economists are now thinking the unthinkable
Apr 14, 2016 15:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks
For the 85th month in a row, the Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at a low of 0.5%. Along with the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve, it remains wedded to the idea that low interest rates,...
Australia’s labor market conditions remain strong, RBA likely to hold rates in 2016, 2017
Apr 14, 2016 07:12 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Marchs labor market report for Australia came in above expectations, suggesting that the Australian labour market conditions continue to be strong, albeit not as strong as in 2015, according to ANZ. The annual trend...
BOJ's Kuroda: Doesn't think yen rise, stock price falls cause by negative rates
Apr 14, 2016 00:09 am UTC| Central Banks
Says BOJ will continue QQE with negative rate for as long as needed to hit price target BOJwill examine risks to economy, prices and wont hesitate taking additional easing steps if needed to hit price goal BOJwill...
Apr 13, 2016 21:19 pm UTC| Central Banks
Market Roundup Weak US retail sales, PPI data reinforce Fed caution on rates; March RS -0.3%, PPI -0.1%. U.S. business inventories fall slightly (-0.1% vs -0.1 forecast, 0.1 previous), sales weaken further; Auto...
Persistent disinflationary trends likely to keep CEE central banks in easing mode
Apr 12, 2016 14:07 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
CEE inflation keeps surprising to the downside. Data released on Monday showed Poland and Czech Republic continued low inflation trends into March. Polish CPI down 0.9% yoy confirming the flash estimate, while Czech...
Apr 12, 2016 13:09 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
As we could see the change in delta risk reversal numbers into negative territory, that signals underlying pair would resume its bearish travel in next 1 weeks time. Since, the bank lending in Japan rose 2.0%, compared...
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