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European Central Bank committee member Vitor Constancio is optimistic: if inflation continues to cool, further interest rate cuts may be possible.
In the European Central Bank's latest statement, Commissioner Mario Centeno revealed a positive outlook on monetary policy.
Australia's Federal Reserve's decision to "hawkishly" raise interest rates in August has ignited expectations. Short-term Australian government bond yields have jumped.
The hawkish stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia has prompted traders to increase their bets on a rate hike in August.
Australian Dollar Extends Upside on RBA Hawkish Hold
Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on a stronger note on Wednesday amid the weaker US Dollar.
Australia Stands Apart With Rate-Hike Pricing After Hawkish RBA
(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s central bank put the world on alert that it may buck global trends by raising interest rates again, with policymakers delivering what the bond market judged to be the most hawkish shock in a year.
Australian Dollar Buoyed by Rate-Hike Prospect -- Market Talk
The Australian dollar is buoyed by the possibility of an interest-rate hike in Australia, even as most market participants expect the next move will be a cut, MUFG currency analyst Lee Hardman writes in a research note.
Euro Trades Higher on the Day, Eyeing 1.0750 – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is modestly higher on Tuesday's session, reflecting a mild narrowing in 10Y OAT/Bund spreads. The gap remains relatively significant (75bps), however, as tensions in the Eurozone persist, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
ECB Vice President Guindos: Quarterly Forecast Meeting Will Be Key for Major Interest Rate Decisions.
Vice President of the European Central Bank, Luis de Guindos, hinted that the quarterly forecast meeting will be a key decision for interest rates. This decision maker suggested that meetings to prepare forecasts in September and December may be crucial. "Forecasts are updated every three months, and the next one is in September," Guindos said. "This is one of the most important and interesting moments because forecassts are an important indicator of how interest rates will evolve." His speech is consistent with the views of other decision makers who do not want to cut interest rates further at the July meeting. "The medium-term direction is clear, but in the short term, it will depend on the data," he said.
German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Edges Higher to 47.5 in June Vs. 50.0 Expected
The headline German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index edges a tad higher from 47.1 in May to 47.5 in June. The market consensus was for a 50.0 print.
RBA Holds Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation
Citing stubborn inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) again held its key interest unchanged for the fifth-straight policy meeting, the central bank disclosed Tuesday.
Forex Today: Aussie Edges Higher on Hawkish RBA Hold, Focus Shifts to US Data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) stays resilient against its major rivals early Tuesday as markets assess the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy announcements and Governor Michele Bullock's comments.
Australia's central bank has kept interest rates unchanged as scheduled and remains vigilant about the upward risks of inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive time which is the highest level in 12 years and it is in line with the market expectations. The RBA also emphasized that inflation is becoming troublesome and reiterated that "all possibilities cannot be ruled out".
RBA's Bullock: Board Discussed Whether to Hike Rates at the Meeting
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at a press conference following the announcement of the June monetary policy decision on Tuesday.
Australia Holds Key Rate, Will Be 'Vigilant' on Inflation
Australia’s central bank discussed the case to raise interest rates on Tuesday before deciding to maintain current settings at a 12-year high as policymakers try to balance sticky inflation against a weakening economy.
Australia's central bank is expected to stabilize the economy! If it sends a signal of future interest rate hikes, the Australian dollar will challenge 0.6700.
Economists generally expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates unchanged at a 12-year high on Tuesday, and Governor Lowe may maintain his hawkish remarks at the press conference. If Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Lowe clearly signals a rate hike at the upcoming meeting, the Australian dollar against the US dollar may challenge 0.6700.
Australian Consumer Confidence Bounces Back Ahead of Tax Cuts, Wage Hike
Australian consumer confidence rebounded last week, recovering most of a fall seen in the prior week, with sentiment around household finances more upbeat.
RBA Looks Set for Fifth Consecutive Interest-rate Hold Despite Falling Inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is unlikely to give into the pressure of a dovish policy pivot, as adopted by the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) when it concludes its policy meeting on Tuesday.
Australian Dollar Expects Losses Ahead as RBA Decision Looms
AUD/USD extended its decline in Monday's session as market gears up for RBA decision.
RBA Update: Central Bank Poised to Hold Cash Rate at 12-year Peak
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will claim a portion of tomorrow’s limelight during Asia Pac hours at 4:30 am GMT as it announces its fourth update this year.
EUR Keeps Afloat Amid ECB Comments – Scotiabank
European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers indicated that the French situation is “contained”, allowing the Euro (EUR) to float above 1.07, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
Australia Job Ads Fall 2.1% in May
Australian job advertisements continued to see a decline in May after posting a 2.3% drop in April, according to the ANZ-Indeed Job Ads report on Monday.