Nov 15, 2016 09:23 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
The minutes from the November Board meeting were broadly consistent with the narrative from the recent Statement on Monetary Policy, as expected. The RBA continues to monitor the risks around the labor market, housing...
Nov 15, 2016 07:46 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
In the minutes of the November board meeting, there was a similar sense of optimism that was presented in earlier RBA commentary. They did not appear to add a significant amount of new insight into RBA...
Moody's revises outlook on Oman's banking system to stable from negative
Nov 15, 2016 02:21 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service has revised its outlook for Omans banking system to stable from negative. The stable outlook reflects Moodys expectation that Omani banks credit profiles will remain broadly stable over the outlook...
FxWirePro: Defensive themes of EURO, 6m vols to intensify on Europe elections
Nov 14, 2016 14:08 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
Europe faces one constitutional referendum (Italy in December) and three to four national elections next year: Netherlands in March, France in April/May, Germany by October and possibly Italy. There are good reasons to...
Nov 14, 2016 14:01 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
RUB is often highlighted as a beneficiary of a potentially more amiable foreign policy stance towards Russia under Trump. Although clarity on this will not likely be forthcoming for months to come, RUBs fundamental...
Nov 14, 2016 11:07 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Much manifestation, not much lucidity: A few days to reflect on the possible implications of a Trump Presidency for the US, the rest of the world and the European political landscape hasnt really done much to fill in the...
FxWirePro: BRL, RUB and ZAR among BRICS crosses under-scanner for bearish hedging
Nov 14, 2016 10:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Before we begin with this write-up, we urge you to glance through BRICS currencies against thedollar; you notice a massive depreciation in BRICS pair from last 3-4 days to trade 4-weeks highs. EM currency performance...
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