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USDCLP Collapses On Huge Chilean Rate Hike

Rates Hiked Above Market ForecastsIn stark contrast to the mammoth easing programs which remain in place across the majority of the G10, the Chilean central bank actioned its largest rate hike in 20...

Powell Calls On Need For Further Action

Fed chairman Jerome Powell was back in focus yesterday, delivering his comments at the National Association for Business Economics Virtual Annual Meeting. During his speech, the Fed chairman was keen...

Softer Outlook For NZD Economy

The release of the NZIER’s Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion suggests an increased likelihood that we could see negative rates in New Zealand at some point in the future. Currently, the RBNZ...

RBA Cuts Rates To New Record Lows

RBA Cuts Rates FurtherThe Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its headline interest rate by a further 25 basis points overnight. The official cash rate in Australia now stands at a record low of...

RBNZ Holds Rates But Still Room For Further Easing

Rates Held At Record LowsWith the RBNZ having unexpectedly cut rates by .50% at its last meeting, there was a lingering sense of caution coming into yesterday’s meeting. While the bank was...

The IndeX Files 24-09-2019

Risk Markets Looking for Fresh DriversGlobal benchmark indexes remain muted following the September FOMC meeting. Policymakers, led by Fed chair Powell, announced a 25-basis point reduction in the...

Investment Bank Outlook 23-09-2019

In this installment of the Investment Bank Outlook 23-09-19, we’re going to bring you a selection of perspectives from leading investment banks to outline the key issues and directional views for the...

September BOE Meeting Preview

Expectations For The September BOE MeetingThe BOE, led by Governor Mark Carney, is due to make its last rate-setting decision today ahead of the October 31st Brexit deadline. Given the proximity of...

September BOJ Meeting Preview

Expectations For September BOJ MeetingBank of Japan policymakers hold their September rate-setting meeting this week and expectations are divided regarding the likelihood of further easing. Meeting...