Sep 12, 2016 11:28 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
The Australian dollar was weaker, AUDUSD continuesto slide down 0.45% at 0.7506 despite the RBA left the cash rate unchanged at 1.5% and provided little forward guidance. The Banks comments on the housing market were...
Sep 12, 2016 08:08 am UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis
1W and 2W ATM IVs of GBP crosses are rising dramatically in OTC markets, GBPJPY flashing more than 13% and 16% respectively ahead of this weeks monetary policy by Bank of England which is likely to stand pat but previous...
Moody's: Korean bank and liquidity profiles stable on continued monetary easing
Sep 06, 2016 01:36 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Moodys Investors Service says that Korean Won (KRW) liquidity and funding conditions for banks in Korea remain stable, supported by the central banks accommodative monetary stance. While the banks have extended more...
Fitch Affirms Hong Kong at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable
Sep 05, 2016 05:21 am UTC| Research & Analysis
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hong Kongs Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at AA+ with a Stable Outlook. The issue ratings on Hong Kongs senior unsecured local-currency bonds are also affirmed...
Sep 04, 2016 23:47 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Economy
Moodys Investors Service says that Australias Aaa rating is supported by the countrys very high economic strength, in particular, its sustained GDP growth at robust levels, even as the economy is adjusting to lower...
Fitch: Indonesia Low-Cost Housing Stimulus, But Potential Curveballs for Developers
Sep 04, 2016 23:46 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
The Indonesian governments recently launched stimulus package includes looser regulations that should boost construction of low-cost housing and the governments one million houses programme, Fitch Ratings says. However,...
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Sep 02, 2016 14:09 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
As the delta risk reversals of EURJPY have again shown in bearish interests as the progressive increase in negative numbers signify the traction for hedging sentiments for further downside risks in both short and long...
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