BoE extends asset purchase program by further GDP 100 billion
Jun 18, 2020 15:24 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Committee agreed to extend its asset purchase program by a further GBP 100 billion, beyond the GBP 200 billion of purchases sanctioned back in March. The outcome was not unexpected...
Bank Indonesia cuts key policy rate by 25 bps to 4.25 pct, likely to cut again in Q3
Jun 18, 2020 13:52 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
As expected, Bank Indonesia lowered its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent against a backdrop of a recovering IDR and soft economic outlook. The rate cut made today marked the resumption of the central...
Norges Bank maintains key interest rate at zero, new rate path suggests first hike in Q4 2022
Jun 18, 2020 12:43 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Norges Bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at zero during its meeting today. The central bank considerably revised up both their view of the economy and the rate path. The new path indicates a first hike in the...
Digital Currency Revolution Series: Bank Of Canada Looks For Project Manager For CBDC
Jun 18, 2020 09:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Digital Currency Insights & Views
With sovereign governments and their central banks across the globe have been exploring the essence and the opportunities ofCBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)foreseeing a swift transformation phase in the prevailing...
Digital Currency Revolution Series: Bank Of Canada Looks For Project Manager For CBDC
Jun 18, 2020 09:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Digital Currency Insights & Views
With sovereign governments and their central banks across the globe have been exploring the essence and the opportunities ofCBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)foreseeing a swift transformation phase in the prevailing...
Digital Currency Revolution Series: Bank Of Canada Looks For Project Manager For CBDC
Jun 18, 2020 09:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Digital Currency Insights & Views
With sovereign governments and their central banks across the globe have been exploring the essence and the opportunities ofCBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)foreseeing a swift transformation phase in the prevailing...
Jun 18, 2020 07:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views
It is generally assumed that the Bank of England will once again raise the upper limit of its asset purchases today. Considering the speed at which it is currently purchasing assets it would have reached the existing limit...
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