Fed Hike Aftermath Series

Fed's focus on 'too big to fail' won't save taxpayers from next bank bailout

Jul 08, 2016 23:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

Last month, the Federal Reserve announced that 31 out of 33 U.S. banks had passed its latest stress test, designed to ensure that the largest financial institutions have enough capital to withstand a severe economic...

BoJ sounds pessimistic about Japan’s consumption in a quarterly report

Jul 08, 2016 12:12 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Japan in its quarterly regional economic report, sounded pessimistic over the countrys consumption pattern and spending habits, sparked by the Brexit vote. Further, thecentral bank cut assessment for two of...

Polish economy likely to grow 3.1 pct in 2016 and 3.2 pct in 2017

Jul 08, 2016 10:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Economic indicators of Poland have become weaker in the past quarter; however, they continue to be stable. The PMI has dropped to below 52 from around 54 in the first quarter. Meanwhile, uncertainty about demand from...

Mexican economy continues to grow strongly; Banxico to hike rates to offset peso depreciation

Jul 08, 2016 07:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The Mexican economy continues to grow at a stronger rate in a challenging environment. In the first quarter of this year, the growth accelerated to 2.6 percent year-on-year. Also, the economic growth accelerated further by...

BoC likely to keep rates unchanged as market holds back post Brexit

Jul 08, 2016 07:00 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep policy rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting that is scheduled to take place on July 13, following depressing market movements post UKs exit from the European...

China's June forex reserves grow by $20 billion

Jul 07, 2016 15:38 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) showed on Thursday that Chinas foreign exchange reserves in June unexpectedly rose by $20 billion to $3.21 trillion, rebounding from a 5-year low in May. Reserves...

Polish central bank holds fire, sends a moderately hawkish message

Jul 07, 2016 15:04 pm UTC| Central Banks

Polands central bank kept interest rates on hold and sent a moderately hawkish message at its first meeting under new governor Adam Glapinski. He said Britains exit would not affect the Polish economy significantly, and...