CBR likely to slash key rate by 25 bps to 16 pct as disinflation pauses in May, says Danske Bank
Jun 13, 2017 08:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is expected to slash the key rate by 25 basis points to 16 percent as disinflation stopped in May, while a 50 basis points call could be justified at its monetary policy meeting scheduled...
Bank of England likely to keep policy rate unchanged in June
Jun 12, 2017 23:03 pm UTC| Commentary
The Bank of England is set to meet this week for monetary policy meeting. According to a Wells Fargo research report, the central bank is expected to stand pat this week. In May, the BoE had voted 7-1 to keep the main...
Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate unchanged in June
Jun 12, 2017 23:01 pm UTC| Commentary
The Japanese central bank, Bank of Japan, is set to hold its monetary policy meeting this week. According to a DBS Bank research report, the central bank is likely to stand pat, maintaining its policy rate at -0.1 percent...
U.S. Fed likely to hike rates by 25 bps, unlikely to make major changes to economic outlook
Jun 12, 2017 18:38 pm UTC| Commentary
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to have its policy decision meeting this week. The central bank is quite likely to raise its rates again. Also, if the May consumer price report does not disappoint, the Fed is expected to...
ECB likely to keep policy unchanged, statement could drop easing bias
Jun 02, 2017 12:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks
Market focus in the coming week will be on the conclusion of the European Central Banks (ECB) latest Governing Council meeting on Thursday, which also includes publication of the central banks updated economic forecasts....
RBI likely to leave policy rate unchanged at 6.25 pct at next policy meeting, says Commerzbank
May 30, 2017 10:04 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shifted to a neutral stance from accommodative in February, the market began to contemplate the idea that the next RBI move could be a hike. Since February however, inflation has...
BoT likely to maintain key policy rate at 1.5 pct for prolonged time period, says DBS Bank
May 29, 2017 10:50 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 1.5 percent for a prolonged period of time. There is only a small chance of seeing headline inflation back above 2.5 percent in the next 2...
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