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…

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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…

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Barr speaking Tuesday

1405 GMT / 0905 US Eastern time: Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr speaks virtually on “Counterfeit Credit Risk” before the Conference on Counterparty Credit Risk Management This…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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