ECB’s free money stimulus begins today

Jun 22, 2016 08:40 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In March European Central Bank (ECB) launched a package of stimulus measures, some of which has already kicked in such as anincrease in asset purchases and buying of corporate bonds and today, another measure, free money...

National Bank of Hungary to keep policy loose; raises 2016, 2017 inflation outlook

Jun 22, 2016 07:12 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Hungarian central bank, MNB, kept its policy rate on hold at 0.9 percent on Tuesday. It also kept the overnight collateralised lending rate and overnight deposit rate unchanged at 1.15 percent and -0.05 percent...

PBoC considers permitting commercial banks to participate in offshore yuan trade

Jun 22, 2016 06:31 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

On Tuesday, the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) mentioned that it is considering permitting onshore commercial banks to take part in offshore yuan trade. This is the central banks another action to internationalize the yuan...

Fed Chair Yellen hints dovish note at US semi-annual testimony

Jun 22, 2016 06:06 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen hinted at a dovish note while speaking at the United States semi-annual testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The chairwoman said that the Fed would remain cautious on raising...

Slight possibility of rate hike by the Fed in September

Jun 21, 2016 12:59 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Prior to the subdued jobs report, the US Fed was readying markets for a rate hike in either June or July. Fed chair Janet Yellen, in her latest speech, did not reiterate that a rise in coming months might be...

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RBA minutes provide few hints regarding future policy direction

Jun 21, 2016 10:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Commentary Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday released minutes of the June board meetingwhen it held the cash rate at 1.75 percent. The minutes showed the RBA remains relatively upbeat about growth and employment at the same...

Hungarian National Bank likely to keep interest rates unchanged

Jun 21, 2016 09:32 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) is expected to keep its interest rates on hold at 0.9 percent during its meeting on Tuesday, said Societe Generale in a research report. Also, the Council is likely to keep the interest...