Tag: Central Bank

Atlanta Fed Prez Raphael Bostic spilled the beans on CNBC yesterday, saying he's only down for one rate cut this year. The bigwigs at the central bank are trying to juggle the possibility of...

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell talked a lot during a press conference after a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2025....

Federal Reserve Navigating Uncertainty Amid Trump Policy OutcomesAs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C. on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress, the central bank's officials grappled...

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently released its June statement, outlining key highlights and analysis for the current economic situation in the United States. The statement emphasized that economic activity has been expanding...

The Bank of Japan recently conducted a comprehensive review of its past policies, signaling a potential shift in its approach to inflation. According to Reuters, this review is expected to lay the groundwork for...

The latest Fed preview by Wall Street Journal Fedwatcher Nick Timiraos suggests that there may be a potential rate cut in September, although no leaks have been confirmed yet. The Fed seems to be...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is facing challenges in dealing with stubborn services inflation, according to Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel. She mentioned that a single rate cut from the ECB does not guarantee...

The focus for investors today is on the US core PCE price index, a key inflation indicator. The broader markets are hoping for a break today after a tough week, but all eyes are...

Japan's Tokyo consumer price index (CPI) core, excluding food, rose slightly from 2.1% year-on-year to 2.2% year-on-year in July, meeting market forecasts. This is the third consecutive month of acceleration, rebounding from a drop...

The Bank of Canada recently made the decision to lower the overnight rate to 4.50% from 4.75%, while also confirming that Quantitative Tightening (QT) will continue. In the statement released by the Bank, a...

According to experts, the Bank of Canada is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate to 4.5% in response to softer inflation in Canada in June. This anticipated rate cut follows a similar 25-basis...

China's Monetary Policy Framework Reforms: What You Need to KnowThe Governor of the People's Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, recently gave a speech at the Lujiazui Forum where he discussed China's monetary policy framework....

In a recent speech, Fed Governor Adriana Kugler highlighted the ongoing trend of decreasing inflation across various price categories. Despite some challenges earlier in the year, she mentioned that supply and demand are gradually...

Federal Reserve officials will be speaking on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to provide updates on the economy. Thomas Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will be sharing his thoughts on the...

Foreign exchange trading is a risky endeavor that may not be suitable for all investors. It involves leverage, which can increase the risk of losses. Before you start trading forex, it's important to carefully...

The People's Bank of China announced on the 15th of this month that the Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) rate will remain at 2.5%. This news comes amidst expectations of no change to the rate...

In the United States, inflation has decreased more than expected in June, increasing the likelihood of a rate cut in September. This news comes after Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook mentioned that a "soft...

Last week, the US saw a significant selloff in mega-cap tech stocks following lower-than-expected inflation data. This led to a shift towards riskier areas of the market, with the Russell 2000 emerging as the...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to conclude its two-day policy meeting on Thursday. It is not expected to make any changes to interest rates after a 25 basis point cut last month....

Inflation has decreased significantly in the past two years, leading to some consumer prices deflating in the U.S. economy. Deflation refers to the rate at which prices are falling for consumer goods or services,...

It's already halfway through 2024, and the countdown to the US presidential election has begun. While geopolitical tensions like the Ukrainian-Russian conflict and Israeli-Hamas situation are ongoing, the focus has shifted towards political risks...

The inflation report that is highly anticipated is set to be released on Thursday and it may confirm the expectations for the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates in the upcoming months. The report...

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand decided to keep its cash rate on hold at 5.5%, as most people expected. After the announcement, the NZD/USD dropped, hinting at a potential rate cut in the...

The AUD/NZD pair saw a significant surge to 1.1090, reaching multi-year highs, following the recent decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). The RBNZ opted to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR)...

Westpac recently responded to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) statement, noting that it came as a surprise to the markets due to its dovish tone. Contrary to expectations that the brief statement...

The Mexican Peso saw a significant increase in value as the USD/MXN pair dropped below 18.00. This surge was driven by the positive inflation data released in June, with the country's Consumer Price Index...

Jerome Powell, the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, expressed his concerns about the potential negative impact of keeping interest rates high for extended periods on economic growth. He highlighted the strength of the...

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has decided to keep its policy rate at 3.50%, which is the highest in 15 years. However, a Reuters poll suggests that the rate is expected to be cut...

The first week of Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister is being closely watched by the markets, according to FX analyst Francesco Pesole from ING. The election day did not bring any significant movements...

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Thomas Jordan, the Chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), recently discussed the Swiss franc and the bank's potential intervention in the foreign exchange market in an interview with Le Temps. Jordan emphasized the...

The Swiss National Bank's Chairman, Thomas Jordan, recently discussed the issue of inflation in the economy. He emphasized the importance of understanding the risks involved in foreign exchange trading. Trading in foreign exchange carries...

The recent minutes from the June European Central Bank (ECB) meeting have revealed a disagreement among members regarding the decision to cut rates, according to ING FX analyst Francesco Pesole. The Euro is expected...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently addressed the progress made on inflation and the cautious approach needed before considering cutting interest rates. During a central banking forum in Sintra, Portugal, Powell highlighted the advancements...

Eurozone inflation has been holding steady, with the CPI standing at 2.5% year on year, remaining within the range of 2.4% to 2.6% for the past five months. This lack of deceleration has been...