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USD/JPY moving around, swings helped by thinning liquidity ahead of Bank of Japan decision

USD/JPY moving around, swings helped by thinning liquidity ahead of Bank of Japan decision

  • The BoJ is expected to raise rates for the first time in 17 years, and above negative for the first time in 8
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Tuesday, 19/03/2024 | 01:35 GMT-0
19/03/2024 | 01:35 GMT-0

PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.0985 (vs. estimate at 7.2056)

PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.0985 (vs. estimate at 7.2056)

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Tuesday, 19/03/2024 | 01:15 GMT-0
19/03/2024 | 01:15 GMT-0

A People's Bank of China monetary policy maker will be speaking later today

A People's Bank of China monetary policy maker will be speaking later today

  • Commentary likely on China's economy and monetary policy outlook.
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Tuesday, 19/03/2024 | 00:47 GMT-0
19/03/2024 | 00:47 GMT-0
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2056 – Reuters estimate

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2056 – Reuters estimate

  • The set rate will be around 1000 pts lower than this, the PBoC is propping up the yuan
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Tuesday, 19/03/2024 | 00:22 GMT-0
19/03/2024 | 00:22 GMT-0

Japan finance minister Suzuki says won't comment on any BOJ policy steps to be taken

Japan finance minister Suzuki says won't comment on any BOJ policy steps to be taken

  • Positive economic signs, including wage growth and corporate spending, are driving expectations of a policy pivot.
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 23:48 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 23:48 GMT-0

It's a close call, but not everyone expects the Bank of Japan to tighten policy today

It's a close call, but not everyone expects the Bank of Japan to tighten policy today

  • Here are 3 calls for the move to come in April, not at today's policy meeting
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 22:28 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 22:28 GMT-0

ICYMI (posted Monday) - Goldman Sachs predicts three Fed rate cuts in 2024

ICYMI (posted Monday) - Goldman Sachs predicts three Fed rate cuts in 2024

  • Goldman Sachs forecasts 3 Fed rate cuts in 2024 due to US inflation uptick.
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 21:49 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 21:49 GMT-0

Japan to Exit Negative Interest Rates as BoJ Prepares Major Policy Shift

Japan to Exit Negative Interest Rates as BoJ Prepares Major Policy Shift

  • Upside potential for yields ahead
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 20:57 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 20:57 GMT-0
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Goldman Sachs: Analyzing the March FOMC meeting's impact on USD

Goldman Sachs: Analyzing the March FOMC meeting's impact on USD

  • The Fed decision is on Wednesday
Adam Button
Adam Button
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 19:24 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 19:24 GMT-0
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The dot plot is overrated but even the minute details will matter this time

The dot plot is overrated but even the minute details will matter this time

  • How to think about Wednesday's new dot plot
Adam Button
Adam Button
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 18:17 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 18:17 GMT-0

ECBs Centeno says cutting rate may help prevent a recession

ECBs Centeno says cutting rate may help prevent a recession

  • Markets are expecting a June rate cut
Greg Michalowski
Greg Michalowski
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 17:16 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 17:16 GMT-0

BOJ to end yield curve control and ETF purchases -- Nikkei

BOJ to end yield curve control and ETF purchases -- Nikkei

  • Another Bank of Japan leak
Adam Button
Adam Button
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 17:05 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 17:05 GMT-0

Powell will be Fed chair until May 15, 2026. Then what?

Powell will be Fed chair until May 15, 2026. Then what?

  • It will depend on the US election
Adam Button
Adam Button
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 15:59 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 15:59 GMT-0

BofA: Here is what we expect from this week's FOMC meeting

BofA: Here is what we expect from this week's FOMC meeting

  • Bank of American on Wednesday's Fed decision
Adam Button
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Monday, 18/03/2024 | 14:19 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 14:19 GMT-0

Bank of England uber hawk Catherine Mann re-appointed

Bank of England uber hawk Catherine Mann re-appointed

  • Mann reappointed to the MPC
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Monday, 18/03/2024 | 12:02 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 12:02 GMT-0
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Tuesday, 12/03/2024 | 09:30 GMT-0
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BOJ to end NIRP and YCC, "a done deal" - here's what might be a dovish surprise

BOJ to end NIRP and YCC, "a done deal" - here's what might be a dovish surprise

  • Bank of Japan announcement is due Tuesday, Japan time
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 03:19 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 03:19 GMT-0

Goldman Sachs expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates on Tuesday

Goldman Sachs expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates on Tuesday

Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 02:35 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 02:35 GMT-0

Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi expects the BOJ to take appropriate steps

Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi expects the BOJ to take appropriate steps

  • The Bank of Japan decision is due tomorrow
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 02:16 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 02:16 GMT-0

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0943 (vs. estimate at 7.1995)

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.0943 (vs. estimate at 7.1995)

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead, another 1000+ point discrepancy
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 01:15 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 01:15 GMT-0

Bank of Japan to conduct an unscheduled bond buying operation

Bank of Japan to conduct an unscheduled bond buying operation

  • Bank of Japan super easy monetary policy is not over yet!
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 00:43 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 00:43 GMT-0

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1995 – Reuters estimate

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1995 – Reuters estimate

  • The People's Bank of China is having some success in propping up the yuan
Eamonn Sheridan
Eamonn Sheridan
Monday, 18/03/2024 | 00:21 GMT-0
18/03/2024 | 00:21 GMT-0
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