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Yen stays weak after BoJ hike as analysts eye intervention risk
Central Banks
Yen stays weak after BoJ hike as analysts eye intervention risk
The yen’s inability to rally on the back of a rate hike underscores how deeply entrenched bearish positioning ...
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RBA holds rates at 4.35%, signals further hikes still possible – recap
Central Banks
RBA holds rates at 4.35%, signals further hikes still possible – recap
The RBA held its cash rate at 4.35% in June but signalled further hikes remain possible, with Westpac ...
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Fed preview: Warsh walks into a minefield — a look at early stumbles of other Chairmen
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Fed preview: Warsh walks into a minefield — a look at early stumbles of other Chairmen
There is a something of a tradition at the Federal Reserve of rookie Chairmen causing themselves problems early ...
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BOJ hike certain, RBA and Fed on hold as Iran deal reshapes central bank outlook
Central Banks
BOJ hike certain, RBA and Fed on hold as Iran deal reshapes central bank outlook
The Iran peace framework has effectively superseded this week’s central bank calendar as the dominant market driver, with ...
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JGBs steady, Nikkei eases from record high as BOJ rate decision looms
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JGBs steady, Nikkei eases from record high as BOJ rate decision looms
The relative calm in JGBs ahead of the decision reflects a market that has already done its pricing ...
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Bank of Japan 25bp rate hike to 1%, as widely expected
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Bank of Japan 25bp rate hike to 1%, as widely expected
I’ll have more to come on this separately. ADDED, here: BOJ hikes to 1%, pauses bond taper from ...
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Heads up: RBA monetary policy decision due at the bottom of the hour
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Heads up: RBA monetary policy decision due at the bottom of the hour
In May, the RBA raised the cash rate by 25 bps to 4.35% then signaled that they would ...
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BOJ deputy governor Uchida says will continue to raise policy rate if conditions align
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BOJ deputy governor Uchida says will continue to raise policy rate if conditions align
Further rate hikes will depend on economic activity, prices and financial conditions There is risk of underlying inflation ...
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BOJ deputy governor Uchida says that Ueda absence not a big impact on decision today
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BOJ deputy governor Uchida says that Ueda absence not a big impact on decision today
Cannot reveal governor Ueda’s view But his broader view remains the same as he has discussed before Ueda’s ...
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RBA governor Bullock: I want to be clear that inflation remains too high
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RBA governor Bullock: I want to be clear that inflation remains too high
Not ruling out further tightening if needed Understand that current situation is difficult for households But that is ...
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