Japanese media reports that the ruling party leadership election could be in early October. Following the weekend news: Yen is off to a weak start …
Category: Central Banks
The sharp fall in the U.S. dollar during the first half of 2025 has prompted Chinese financial institutions to accelerate efforts to expand the global …
The People’s Bank of China boosted its gold reserves for a 10th straight month in August as it continues diversifying away from the US dollar. …
Czech National Bank Deputy Governor Eva Zamrazilova said monetary policy will need to remain restrictive for longer to contain inflation risks. “We don’t expect high …
Mon: Japanese GDP (Q2), German Industrial Output (Jul), EZ Sentix Index (Sep), US Employment Trends (Aug), Chinese Trade Balance (Aug), French no-confidence vote Tue: UN …
Some comments on TV: We’re open to criticism but totally opposed to taking away independence Anyone who joins the FOMC will take the job seriously …
WSJ Fedwatcher Nick Timiraos is out with a quick take on the jobs report. He doesn’t get too much into the details but says: A …
Japan data earlier: Japan July data. Real wages +0.5% y/y. Household spending +1.4% y/y (exp 2.3%) Boosting the prospect of a Bank of Japan rate …
Strong wage growth bolsters case for October BoJ rate hike: Japan July data. Real wages +0.5% y/y. Household spending +1.4% y/y (exp 2.3%) The yen …
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). …