Day: February 4, 2019

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  PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.7025 (vs. yesterday at 6.7343)

  Strongest for the onshore yuan (i.e. lowest for USD/CNY) setting since mid July last year  Bank inject 50bn yuan through OMOs - 14 day RRs[...]
  2019-02-04 23:12:45

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  BOJ dep gov Amamiya says must continue with easing to hit inflation goal

  Bank of Japan Deputy governor Amamiya  Sticking to script.  - Is mindful that BOJ policy could destabilise financial markets but the risk is not large
  2019-02-04 23:12:45

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  Goldman Sachs on the FOMC and Powell

  GS assessment of the Federal Open Market Committee and Powell  Jumping straight to the bank's 'Bottom Line": We viewed both the January statement and press[...]
  2019-02-04 23:12:45

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  BOJ's Amamiya: If Fed policy helps to keep US economy strong, that's good for Japan

  BOJ deputy governor Masayoshi Amamiya on the wires - Fed policy that keeps US economy strong is good for Japan's economy too - FX rates[...]
  2019-02-04 23:12:45

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  BOJ's Amamiya: Won't rule out any options if central bank were to ease further

  More comments from BOJ deputy governor Amamiya - BOJ has several tools if it needs to ease further - Can deploy them individually or combinations[...]
  2019-02-04 23:12:45

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  Fed's Bullard: Jobs data for Jan was strong but still time to wait and see

  Bullard on CNBC Bullard is a voter this year. He's been a long-term dove and is taking his victory lap. ForexLive
  2019-02-04 23:11:08

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  BOC Wilkins: Weak wage growth may mean job market has room to run

  Economy set to pick up in Q2. Should see pick up a wage growth - too hasty to conclude the job market is at a[...]
  2019-02-04 23:11:08

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  BOC Wilkins: Worries alot about US/China trade war

  More from BOC senior deputy governor. BOC senior deputy advisor Wilkins is adding more (probably speaking to reporters) She says: ForexLive
  2019-02-04 23:11:08

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  On the RBA: 'continues to underestimate the threat from the weaker housing market'

  A preview of the Reserve Bank of Australia meeting on Tuesday February 5 via Capital Economics The main points in summary: The RBA will probably[...]
  2019-02-04 23:11:08

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  Ahead of the RBA meeting on Tuesday and SoMP on Friday - outlook

  Barclays on the Reserve Bank of Australia, looking for on hold on Tuesday 5 February, and as for further out: - no longer expect a[...]
  2019-02-04 23:11:08

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