Comments from Fed Governor Michael Barr in a speech: Prudent for Fed to take time, look at data, before changing policy again. Wants to see …
Category: Central Banks
Wants some evididence that inflation is headed back to 2% Considers a 3% policy rate a ‘loose’ estimate of neutral There are potentially ‘several’ more …
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% tomorrow. Alongside the decision, we’ll …
ING expects the RBNZ to hold in February 18 but signal a more hawkish stance as inflation surprises to the upside, forecasting two hikes from …
A former BOJ board member says April is the most likely timing for the next rate hike, as policymakers await wage data and updated forecasts, …
RBA minutes show the February rate hike was driven by stronger-than-expected data, persistent broad-based inflation and easing financial conditions, with policymakers emphasising data dependence and …
Soft landing looks more plausible, but the Fed isn’t ready to call it done. This is via the Wall Street Journal (gated), I’ve summarised. Summary: …
The RBNZ is expected to hold rates steady, but a recent lift in food price inflation adds nuance. Markets will focus on the tone of …
The RBA’s February minutes are expected to reinforce the case for its return to tightening, highlighting persistent inflation, firm demand and ongoing capacity pressures, without …
I’ve got four charts crossing the desk today that paint a complicated picture for the Fed and the USD. We have a specific sector falling …