The FOMC decision is coming up at the top of the hour. Here was what it said in December. Available indicators suggest that economic activity …
Category: Central Banks
This comment is no surprise to the market, which is pricing in about a 20% chance of a rate cut this year. However I think …
If an accumulation of evidence or a shock comes, we’re prepared to change our stance if something crystallizes, we will assess Canadian firms’ adjustments to …
Overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% BOC says The outlook for the global and Canadian economies is little changed vs Oct forecast the Bank expects inflation …
The interest rate decision today will be a straightforward one, with the Fed set to leave policy unchanged. There might be slight tweaks to the …
The Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.50-3.75% and maintain the neutral stance. There should be limited changes to the statement as …
Early this morning, ECB’s Kocher said that if the euro were to appreciate further and further, at some stage that might create a certain necessity …
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep the policy rate steady at 2.25% while maintaining the neutral stance amid trade uncertainty and risks to …
Every major institution in Canada is expecting the BOC to be on hold today and that is no surprise. Market pricing is for the central …
Kocher is arguing his standpoint based on the impact of a stronger euro on inflation pressures. He says that: “If the euro appreciates further and …