Recently US crude futures slipped below the key $30 level for the first time since December 2003. Due to the free fall of oil prices, markets anticipate further rate cuts by ECB in March. Indeed, Brent oil prices are now 40% lower than ECB expected only a month ago. Euro zone Inflation is also gradually recovering as easing bias tends to lower the rates as well.
By taking all the criteria in to consideration, policy divergences will drag both EUR/USD and EUR/GBP lower in 2016.


Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist




