FxWirePro: Swedish inflation curtails rate cut prospects by Riksbank

Jun 29, 2016 12:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

The brisk spike in inflation probably rules out new cuts by the central bank in Sweden. After four years mainly spent below 1%, the Swedish CPIF bounced sharply to 1.5% at the beginning of the year, taking a step towards...

Markets recalibrate Fed pricing in the wake of Brexit, hike unlikely until 2018

Jun 29, 2016 12:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Commentary

After the outcome of the recent UK referendum a period of heightened uncertainty is expected to prevail in the coming weeks, possibly months. European leaders appear to want to move forward with Brexit plans as quickly as...

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Bank of Mexico likely to hike rates on depreciating currency

Jun 29, 2016 12:17 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Mexico is expected to hike its key interest rate on Thursday. With the peso depreciating sharply last week and the sustained pressure on the currency, the central bank is likely to raise rates by 25 basis...

Taiwan’s central bank likely to ease monetary policy on weak growth outlook

Jun 29, 2016 10:39 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Weak external demand has been muddling Taiwanese economic rebound, while underlying inflationary pressures continue to be weak. The nations central bank is expected to ease its policy again during its June meeting amidst...

UK might slip into recession in H2 16; would prompt Bank of England to ease monetary policy

Jun 28, 2016 12:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks Commentary

UK outlook following the decision to leave the EU largely depends on how the withdrawal negotiations progress. The longer-run consequences of a Brexit depend on the future UK/EU relationship. Risks of a marked...

No safe havens like Japanese assets

Jun 28, 2016 07:32 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Japanese fixed income assets and its currency are once again proving to be the best haven in turbulent times. Investors just love piling into the countrys bonds and yen, whenever there are signs of trouble and...

ECB likely to closely monitor Brexit developments, seek to stabilize markets

Jun 28, 2016 06:10 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The European Central Bank is expected to closely monitor the developments that are rising and are deemed to take place post the Brexit win in the June 23 UK referendum. Soon after the UKs unexpected decision in favor of...