Central Banking Series

RBI likely to maintain status quo at 6.25 pct through 2017, says DBS Research

Mar 27, 2017 06:08 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain status quo throughout this year, keeping the repurchase rate steady at 6.25 percent in 2017. However, beyond this year, the next move is likely to be a rate hike...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Why markets are worried on healthcare bill?

Mar 27, 2017 06:08 am UTC| Commentary Economy

As the lawmakers at congress failed to pass the new health care legislation, the financial market has taken a turn for the worse. Stocks declined, Yields moved lower, and the dollar weakened. As the doubts on the passing...

New Zealand bonds close tad higher amid mild trading activity

Mar 27, 2017 05:32 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The New Zealand bonds closed tad higher Monday, slightly racing the U.S. counterparts amid a session that witnessed data of little economic significance. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond, which moves inversely to...

Australian bonds sharply rebound tracking firm U.S. Treasuries

Mar 27, 2017 03:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian bonds sharply rebounded on the first trading day of the week Monday as investors poured into safe-haven assets tracking firmness in U.S. Treasuries amid losses in riskier equities and oil. Also, the...

Central Banking Series

ECB’s Praet reiterates low rates, says no risks to eurozone financial stability from Brexit

Mar 24, 2017 15:14 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

ECB chief economist Peter Praet speaking in Sole stood by the ECBs pledge to keep interest rates low well past the end of its bond purchase programme. The exact meaning and length of well past would be decided by the...

U.S. Treasuries slide ahead of FOMC members Bullard, Dudley’s speeches

Mar 24, 2017 12:15 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries slid at the closing of thetrading week Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members James Bullard and William C. Dudleys scheduled speeches later in...

Surprisingly positive Eurozone PMIs fuel rate hike speculation

Mar 24, 2017 11:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Eurozone economic growth gathered further momentum in March, bolstering optimism over the region in the face of Brexit. Businesses across the euro zone ramped up activity at the fastest pace in almost six years, a survey...