Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement Last week passed without any major movement. The main event was FOMC meeting of the US Federal Reserve at which it was unanimously decided to raise the key rate by 75 basis points to 4.00%. The highest level since 2008. Such a move was quite expected. Therefore, the subsequent press […]
Policy Makers Views on Risks Begin to Diverge
Policy Makers Views on Risks Begin to Diverge Last week has seen a flurry of central bank communications as the RBA, FOMC and BoE all met deliberate on policy. Evident in their decisions and commentary is a growing divergence in expectations around inflation and the risks to the policy outlook. The RBA delivered only a […]
Another FED Hawkish 75bp Hike Rates
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Another FED Hawkish 75bp Hike Rates Fed hiked rates by 75bp as highly expected. Powell delivered a hawkish message, emphasizing the need to tighten financial conditions further. We have not seen Fed make significant progress towards its goals over the past month. It is expected that a 50bp hike will come in February […]
FOMC Meeting, Expected Hike 75bps
FOMC Meeting, Expected Hike 75bps The FOMC will conclude it’s monetary policy today. The expectation is that traders are pricing in nearly 90% odds of a 75bps interest rate hike, an expectation that was supported by the Wall Street Journal’s. Traders are currently pricing in a peak Fed Funds rate around 4.9% in May 2023, […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, CAD, JPY, GBP, AUD, EUR, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, CAD, JPY, GBP, AUD, EUR, USD NZD: RBNZ Gov Orr Speaks, As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation’s currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle […]
Euro area annual inflation up to 10.7% – European Union
Euro area annual inflation up to 10.7% – European Union Eurostat’s preliminary estimate indicated an acceleration of annual inflation in the euro region from 9.9% immediately to 10.7%. Economists are expecting no change, and the difference of 0.8 points is one of the most prominent indicators economists predict quite accurately on average. But it’s not […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, NZD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, NZD JPY: Final Manufacturing PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. AUD: Cash Rate, it measures Interest rate charged on overnight loans between financial intermediaries. AUD: RBA Rate Statement, It’s among the primary tools […]
The RBA with a 25bp hike Expected
The RBA with a 25bp hike Expected The RBA is set to hold their November meeting tomorrow and whilst the consensus is for a 25bp hike, it doesn’t mean they won’t do a 50bp one instead. Economists favor a 25bp hike, although money markets estimate a 51% chance of a 50bp hike tomorrow. It may […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, CHF, EUR, GBP, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, CHF, EUR, GBP, USD JPY: Prelim Industrial Production m/m, it measures Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. JPY: Retail Sales y/y, it measures Change in the total value of sales at the retail level. AUD: MI Inflation Gauge m/m, it […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, CHF, CAD, USD
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, CHF, CAD, USD JPY: Tokyo Core CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers in Tokyo, excluding fresh food. JPY: Unemployment Rate, it measures Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous […]
EUR USD | Euro US Dollar News
EUR USD | Euro US Dollar News EUR/USD continues to power forward and has breached the parity line for the first time since 20th September. The euro is red hot, having gained 2.1% this week, as the USD has hit a dump in the road and is lower against all major currencies. In the North […]
Australia September CPI
Australia September CPI It was a broad based upside surprise in the core measures highlighting accelerating inflationary pressures. The CPI lifted 1.8% in the September quarter with the most significant contributions coming from new dwellings, gas and furniture. Gas and furniture were upside surprises to us but the main difference between our 1.1% forecast and […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, NZD, AUD, CHF, EUR, USD, CAD
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, NZD, AUD, CHF, EUR, USD, CAD JPY: SPPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of services purchased by corporations. NZD: ANZ Business Confidence, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, retailers, agricultural firms, and service providers. AUD: CPI q/q, it measures Change in the price […]
Bank Of Canada Hike Rate by 75 BPS
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bank Of Canada Hike Rate by 75 BPS The Bank of Canada interest rate decision meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26th. BOC Governor Macklem will follow with a press conference beginning at 11:00 ET. BOC hiked rates by 75bps at their last meeting in September. This was the fifth consecutive rate […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, USD
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, USD JPY: BOJ Core CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy. EUR: German ifo Business Climate, it measures Level of a composite index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, wholesalers, services, and retailers. GBP: MPC Member Pill Speaks, […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, EUR, GBP, USD
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, EUR, GBP, USD AUD: Flash Manufacturing PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. AUD: Flash Services PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry. AUD: RBA Assist Gov Kent Speaks, He’s […]
Canadian Inflation Higher than Expected
Canadian Inflation Higher than Expected Canadian CPI for September was 6.9% YoY vs and expectation of 6.8% YoY and an August reading of 7%. The headline number was higher than expectations, it was the third straight month the inflation reading has declined since reaching a 39 year high in June. However, the core CPI increased […]
Upcoming Market Updates: USD, JPY, AUD, CHF, EUR
Upcoming Market Updates: USD, JPY, AUD, CHF, EUR USD: FOMC Member Bullard Speaks, Federal Reserve FOMC members vote on where to set the nation’s key interest rates and their public engagements are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy. JPY: Trade Balance, Export demand and currency demand are directly linked because foreigners […]