Last week the SNB increased inflation to 1.75% from 1.50% and signaled that further rate hikes were likely. Headline inflation in Switzerland is the second lowest in the G20 at…
The primary reason is that the BoE is rapidly risking stifling UK growth if interest rates rise much higher. Last week’s expectations were that the Bank of England would need…
Prior to the recent ECB meeting, there were expectations of a 25bps rate hike. Market focus centered on the forward guidance, particularly the future trajectory of rates. In summary, while…
Examining the ‘skip’ and Powell’s explanation Heading into the Federal Reserve’s latest decision many pondered whether the decision would be a pause, a skip, or a hold on rates. While…
The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting has generated speculation about the central bank’s potential decisions regarding interest rates. Will it opt for a hike, a pause, or a hold? In this…
Strong data boosts CAD The Bank of Canada made an unexpected decision to raise interest rates by 25 bps, increasing its target for the overnight rate from 4.5% to 4.75%.…
Going into the RBA meeting, it was noted that investors should monitor any changes in rate hike expectations between the RBA and RBNZ for any opportunities in the AUDNZD. So, with…
It’s time for your central bank catch up. The link to the latest statement is at the bottom of each section, so just click there to read the bank’s central…
With all the talks and drama surrounding the US debt ceiling, it is easy to lose sight of what’s going on in terms of US rates. The latest STIR market…
The RBNZ hiked by 25bps to 5.50% in its May 24 meeting. Although the RBNZ maintained that interest rates would need to remain restrictive for the foreseeable future to achieve…