Upbeat inflation data pushes back RBNZ rate cut expectations

Apr 18, 2016 15:37 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Statistics New Zealand data released on Monday showed that NZ consumer price index had risen 0.2 percent in the first quarter, higher than the 0.1 percent expected by analysts. Year on year came in line with expectations...

ECB lending survey for April likely to indicate declining credit standards for companies

Apr 18, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The April ECB lending survey, which was carried out in March, is expected to indicate easing signs in credit standards for loans to firms, according to Societe Generale. Meanwhile, consumer standards are likely to be...

Weak data and rising Yen raise scope for further policy easing from BoJ at April 27-28 meet

Apr 15, 2016 15:36 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Bank of Japan will hold its two day monetary policy meeting on 27-28 April where it is expected to decide policy rate and update forecasts inflation and growth figures. Reuters poll shows 8 out of 16 analysts feel that the...

RBA largely satisfied with moderation in house price growth and mortgage lending

Apr 15, 2016 15:01 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Real Estate

In its half yearly Financial Stability Review (FSR), the RBA indicated a sense of satisfaction with the moderation in house price growth and mortgage lending. RBA Financial Stability Review has ruled out concerns over...

Currency War Series

Monetary Authority of Singapore eases monetary policy in response to deteriorating global economic outlook

Apr 14, 2016 15:37 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday, surprised the market by loosening its monetary policy. The central bank set a target of a zero per cent currency appreciation, and said that this change of stance was...

Fundamental Evaluation Series

'Helicopter money' – why economists are now thinking the unthinkable

Apr 14, 2016 15:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

For the 85th month in a row, the Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at a low of 0.5%. Along with the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve, it remains wedded to the idea that low interest rates,...

Australia’s labor market conditions remain strong, RBA likely to hold rates in 2016, 2017

Apr 14, 2016 07:12 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Marchs labor market report for Australia came in above expectations, suggesting that the Australian labour market conditions continue to be strong, albeit not as strong as in 2015, according to ANZ. The annual trend...