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BoE set to keep interest rate steady as war-related energy shock clouds inflation outlook
The Bank of England (BoE) is on track to leave the benchmark Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% for the second meeting in a row on Thursday, as the macro context has completely shifted in the past three weeks.
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Thu, Mar 19
EUR/CHF: SNB focus shifts to strong franc – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister argues that, with Swiss inflation low and the 2022/2023 shock unlikely to repeat, the SNB is now more worried about a strong franc than inflation. Market pricing implies almost one hike by year-end, but the bank may prioritize FX stability.
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Thu, Mar 19
China Set to Keep Rates Steady as Mideast War Clouds Inflation Outlook
China is expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady for the 10th consecutive month in March on Friday, a Reuters survey showed, as rising global oil prices driven by heightened Middle East tensions add uncertainty to the inflation outlook.Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
TREASURIES-US yields rise as investors pare back Fed cut bets
SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, led by the short end, as investors heavily scaled back Federal Reserve rate-cut bets for this year after the central bank struck a hawkish tone and flagged inflation risks.The two-year yield US2YT=RR, which typically reflects nea...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Voters Rocked by War and Tariffs Could Add to Market Angst in Upcoming Elections
Voters grappling with unprecedented turmoil head to the polls in more than 50 countries this year, with the opportunity to make clear their views on their governments' strategies for wars, tariffs and economic strife.Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
US Dollar Index Remains Subdued near 100.00 Despite Hawkish Fed Outlook
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, loses ground after registering nearly 0.75% gains in the previous session and is trading around 100.10 during Asian hours on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 19
INSTANT VIEW-Investors react to BOJ's decision to hold rates
March 19 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday but warned that rising oil costs from the Middle East conflict could fuel underlying inflation, signalling caution over mounting price pressures.At the two-day meeting ending on Thursday, the BOJ left unchanged its short-t...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
