Oct 29, 2015 04:01 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Fed will round up their second day of meetings today as markets heavily anticipate the 2 p.m. press release. Analysts across the spectrum do not expect a rate increase at this meeting, approximating the chances of a...
Impact of BoJ's QQE on yen rates
Oct 29, 2015 03:42 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The BoJ will maintain its current quantitative and qualitative easing (QQE) policy at the Monetary Policy Meeting scheduled for 30 October. However, it is likely to lower its price and growth forecasts in the Outlook...
Fed's december hike still on the table
Oct 29, 2015 03:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The main take away from the FOMC statement is that the Committee has not closed the door on a December liftoff and is keeping the possibility of a year-end move very much alive. It did so by refocusing its guidance...
Likelihood of BOJ's additional easing in future
Oct 29, 2015 03:33 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
In light of recent downward revisions to the forecasts for US and Chinese economic growth and lingering high saving rates, the growth forecasts are lowered for the Japanese economy in 2015-16. However, according to Bank...
CBR likely on hold as RUB weakens
Oct 29, 2015 03:21 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
It would be premature for the Bank of Russia (CBR) to cut at this time. Inflation remains elevated at 15.7% y/y in September and it is expected to stay at the same level in October. Weekly inflation has picked up slightly...
Abrupt SEK appreciation remains a concern for Riksbank
Oct 29, 2015 03:15 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Riksbank remains concerned about an abrupt SEK appreciation and is pencilling a softer pace of SEK effective exchange rate appreciation over the forecast horizon. A prolonged period of SEK strength remains a key...
Kiwi swings as RBNZ keeps rates on hold; signals more easing
Oct 29, 2015 03:03 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept the cash rate on hold at 2.75% on Thursday, citing improved consumer and business confidence after recent dairy price rises, but signalled that further easing remained on the...
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