Sterling Firmer in Tight Range, Yen Mildly Higher as US-China Trade Deal Back in Question
Commodity currencies are generally softer today, as led by New Zealand Dollar. Euro also turned softer despite slightly better than expected German ZEW economic sentiment. US-China trade deal appears to be in question again, but reactions are so far mild....
IMF says trade war will cut global growth to lowest since financial crisis a decade ago
The U.S.-China trade war will cut 2019 global growth to its slowest pace since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday, adding that the outlook could darken considerably if trade tensions remain unresolved. The IMF said...
Fed’s Bullard warns risks remain high and US economy may slow more sharply than expected
James Bullard, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. David Orrell | CNBC St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard said global trade and other risks remain high for a U.S. economy that may slow...
Australian Dollar Steady after RBA Minutes, Markets Staying in Tight Range
The forex markets are staying in tight range in Asian session today. More clarity is needed regarding two of the biggest global risks, before traders commit more. It’s unlikely for a Brexit deal to be reached at the EU summit...
RBA Minutes – Sending Dovish Message by Rebuking Arguments in Favor of Keeping Rates Unchanged
In the minutes for the October meeting, RBA revealed the debate for the -25 bps rate cut. The key reasons for lowering the policy rate to 0.75% are disappointing employment and inflation data, as well as downside risk to global...