U.K. retail sales rise modestly in February, underlying trend seems positive

Mar 21, 2019 14:45 pm UTC| Commentary

U.K. retail sales grew again, although modestly, in February, following the strong rise seen in the prior month. This is despite the surveys of retail activity from both the BRC and CBI indicating towards the possibility...

Norges Bank hikes interest rate by 25 bps, likely to hike again in June and December

Mar 21, 2019 13:54 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Norges Bank hiked its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1 percent from 0.75 percent today, as was widely expected. The rate path was adjusted upwards, as domestic factors, including the oil price and NOK, more than...

CoinMarketCap indices to feature on Reuters, Bloomberg and Nasdaq

Mar 21, 2019 13:14 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

CoinMarketCaps two benchmark indices for predominant cryptocurrencies have beenunveiledon its native platform as well as on the leading global financial data feeds, such as Bloomberg Terminals, Thomson Reuters Eikon...

Australian employment rises modestly in February, jobless rate likely to remain flat in months ahead

Mar 21, 2019 13:08 pm UTC| Commentary

Australian labor market continues to be strong. Employment rose modestly in February after rising strongly in January. Leading indicators point to further growth in employment, albeit at a slower rate, noted ANZ in a...

Bank Indonesia keeps key interest rate unchanged, likely to adopt wait-and-see stance

Mar 21, 2019 12:09 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Bank Indonesia has maintained its 7-day reverse repo rate at 6 percent, as was widely anticipated. Todays decision is the fourth straight meeting that BI has kept its interest rate on hold. The central bank also continues...

Philippine central bank keeps overnight RRP on hold at 4.75 pct, likely to be cut by 75 bps by end-2019

Mar 21, 2019 11:36 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Philippine central bank kept its overnight RRP on hold at 4.75 percent, as was expected. Prevailing monetary settings were characterised as appropriate. The BSP has further lowered its inflation forecast for 2019. The...

BOE monetary policy preview

Mar 21, 2019 10:57 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The pound has been struggling amid domestic political trouble, toning down of hawkish rhetoric from Bank of England (BoE), uncertainties surrounding the Brexit agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom....