Day: December 5, 2018

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  PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.8476 (vs. yesterday at 6.8939)

  Another big ramp up for the value of the onshore yuan  - CNY has not been this strong against the USD since … errr ….[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  BOJ policy board member says US-China trade war a risk for Japan economy

  Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe speaking: - BOJ will maintain massive stimulus to nudge up prices to 2 pct target - BOJ must scrutinise[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  Bank of Canada meet Wednesday 5 December 2018 - preview

  BOC decision will be announced at 1500GMT - Consensus is for an on hold decision (cash rate 1.75%) Preview via TD (in brief): TD on[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  Another Bank of Canada meeting preview

  Bank of Canada meet 5 December 2018, announcement at 1500GMT Earlier preview: This via RBC: ForexLive
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  Did you see the RBA inflation projection? Are they serious?

  The headline I wanted to write is this, but it wouldn't fit. Did you see the RBA inflation projection? Did you see the private survey[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  BOE's Carney says underlying price of sterling hasn't factored in high chance of a disorderly Brexit

  BOE governor Mark Carney comments in parliament - There has been sterling volatility but no dramatic moves ForexLive Just about the only relevant comments on[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  Fed's Williams: The US economy is strong

  Williams in New York These are some hawkish comments. Williams hasn't really picked up the same tone as a few other Fed members, who have[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  Williams: At some point it will be less obvious the Fed needs to raise rates

  More from Williams The implicit meaning is that it's obvious to raise rates now. Williams has been surprisingly hawkish today. He added that he sees[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  BOC names professor Paul Beaudry as new deputy governor

  BOE adds to the ranks Beaudry will assume his role on Feb 18, according to the BOC. He takes over from Sylvain Leduc, who departed[...]
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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  Fed discount minutes shows all 12 voted for no change

  Highlights of the minutes of the discount rate meeting ForexLive
  2018-12-05 23:11:06

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