Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Dec 10, 2018 15:17 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy light thanks to key data and few central bank meetings. As a trader, you need to keep a watch on the followings, What to watch for over the coming days: Central...

FxWirePro: Government’s feud with RBI takes out another governor

Dec 10, 2018 14:22 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Two governors gone in a little more than two years, plunged the Indian Central Bank into an unprecedented crisis, as central bankers remain locked in a battle over the central banks independence with the government in...

Fed Hike aftermath Series: Hike probabilities over coming meetings

Dec 10, 2018 13:50 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

FOMC increased interest rates in March, June and in September. Increased its forecast from three rate hikes in 2018 to four rate hikes. September decision was unanimous. Current Federal funds rate - 200-225 bps (Note, all...

Norges Bank unlikely to alter rates on December 13, but maintain clear tightening bias: Danske Bank

Dec 10, 2018 09:03 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Norges Bank is not expected to adopt any change in its benchmark interest rate at its monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on December 13, but with a clear tightening bias, signalling a rate hike in March,...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 10th December 2018

Dec 10, 2018 04:57 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Investment lending for homes up 0.6 percent in October, while home loans up...

FxWirePro: Intricacies of Swiss franc ahead of SNB and trade tips

Dec 07, 2018 09:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

SNBs monetary policy is scheduled for next week. We upgraded CHF forecasts, in the recent past, to reflect both more negative global conditions (EM stress) and more favorable domestic conditions (oya GDP growth has...

FxWirePro: Factors that drive EUR/CHF further bearish risks – OTC updates and options strategy

Dec 07, 2018 09:35 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The EURCHF exchange rate has already eased back below the 1.13 mark and has therefore returned into areas that are likely to begin causing the Swiss National Bank (SNB) discomfort. SNB is scheduled for its monetary policy...