Countries are making progress on central bank digital currencies, latest study shows
According to their latest update in March, 134 countries and currency unions – representing 98% of global GDP – are now exploring the idea of a central bank digital currency…
Read More »Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US unemployment rate rises, hot stocks reverse
US February non-farm payrolls +275K vs +200K expected Canada February employment change 40.7K versus 20.0K estimate ECB sources report: Policymakers ‘overwhelmingly’ favor June for first rate cut Fed’s Williams: Inflation…
Read More »Monday – Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid eddresses Economic Club of Oklahoma City
0040 GMT / 1940 US Eastern time will bring Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid. Speaking on his economic and monetary policy outlook before the Economic Club…
Read More »PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1998 – Reuters estimate
People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the…
Read More »Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: A mystery bid emerges in bonds
Fed’s Williams: My view of economy hasn’t changed after January data ECB’s Muller: I would like to see Q1 wage data before moving on rates ECB’s Nagel: We should act…
Read More »Reuters Poll: 45 of 88 see a correction in the stock markets is likely in the coming 3 mo.
A Reuters Poll finds that 45 of 88 respondents see a likely correction in the coming 3 months. That leaves 43 of 88 who see it as unlikely. Looking at…
Read More »ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued FX awaiting the FOMC minutes
China’s onshore and offshore yuan have hit their highest this month Toyota says wage negotiations with its labour union will continue. Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders will be published…
Read More »RBA meeting minutes: Consider a hike of 25bp or an on hold decision
Reserve Bank of Australia February meeting minutes. Board considered case to hike by 25 bps or to hold steady. Case to hold steady was the stronger one, appropriate given balanced…
Read More »RBA meeting minutes: Consider a hike of 25bp or an on hold decision
Reserve Bank of Australia February meeting minutes. Board considered case to hike by 25 bps or to hold steady. Case to hold steady was the stronger one, appropriate given balanced…
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