News, speeches, and releases involving BoE, ECB, BoJ, BoC, RBA, SNB and other central banks and monetary policy makers and shakers.
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) gears up for its meeting today, 0430GMT, all signs point towards a hold on the current cash rate at 4.35%. The focus of the market and analysts is not on changes to the rate itself but rather on the RBA’s forward guidance amid contrasting economic signals. Current Economic…
As the European Central Bank (ECB) approaches its policy meeting this Thursday, the financial markets are almost unanimously expecting a rate cut. With a 96% probability priced in for a 25 basis point reduction, the ECB’s decision will be pivotal not just for immediate monetary policy but also for setting the tone for the eurozone’s…
The Bank of England’s latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting concluded with the decision to maintain the bank rate at a 16-year high of 5.25%, with the committee voting 7-2 in favor of holding the rate steady. The decision comes amid shifting expectations and a more dovish tilt in the discussions, hinting at potential rate…
The upcoming Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Thursday 1100GMT, is generating significant market interest as traders and analysts anticipate the central bank’s next steps regarding interest rates amidst mixed economic signals. The meeting is set for this Thursday, with the bank rate expected to hold steady at 5.25%. Key Focus Areas:…
Ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy meeting today (0430GMT), the market is closely watching the central bank’s next move amidst inflation concerns and fluctuating expectations on interest rate cuts. The Australian dollar (AUD) hit a two-month high recently due to broad-based dollar weakness, influenced by a less hawkish Federal Open Market Committee…
Overview In today’s press conference following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policy meeting, Governor Kazuo Ueda provided significant insights into the central bank’s current thinking and future monetary policy direction. The governor’s comments suggest a nuanced approach to Japan’s economic challenges, emphasizing a delicate balance between continued monetary support and responsiveness to evolving economic conditions….
Overview of Bank of Japan’s Decision On the latest monetary policy review, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) opted to maintain its benchmark policy rate at a range of 0%-0.1%, aligning with market expectations. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of fluctuating economic indicators and persistent deflationary pressures. In conjunction with holding interest rates steady, the…
