Central Banks
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Federal Reserve set to hold interest rates steady as attention goes to the dot plot
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave the policy rate unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting. The revised Summary of…
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USD/SEK Gains as Riksbank Cuts Interest Rates
Swedish Riksbank holds decided to cut interest rates by 25 bps to 2% vs 2% exp. and 2.25%% previously. The…
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Israel / Iran Hits Sentiment as All Eyes on The Fed
It is difficult to sum up the general mood in the markets on Tuesday. European stocks are extending losses as…
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Ueda Speech: BoJ Governor speaks on policy outlook after holding interest rate
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is holding a press conference to explain the reasons behind maintaining the key…
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Bank of Japan leaves interest rate unadjusted at 0.5% as expected
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced on Tuesday to keep the short-term interest rate target steady in the range of…
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ECB’s de Guindos: EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.15 is no big obstacle on inflation target
European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday that the exchange rate of EUR/USD at 1.15 is no big…
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BoJ’s Ueda: Will raise rates if we have enough confidence that underlying inflation nears 2%
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, “we will raise interest rates if we have enough confidence that underlying…
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ECB’s Kažimír : I think we’re nearly done with, if not already at the end of easing cycle
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Peter Kažimír I see clear downside risks to growth But it would be a mistake to…
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Lagarde speech: Still long way to go until inflation is squeezed out of economy
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said over the weekend that interest rates will therefore have to remain restrictive for as long as…
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Fed’s Harker: Still possible the Fed can cut rates later this year
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker is embarking on a farewell tour. The Philly Fed head is set…
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