- Friday, 26 December 2014
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Sterling stable around 1.5550 level
Sterling remains within consolidation range that we have been in in the past few weeks. However, general outlook is more on the bearish side at the moment. GDP growth should slow in the fourth quarter, and there are deflation risks since CPI increased only by 1% in November. However, holiday season will spur sales that should contribute to economic growth. It is quite uncertain when BoE will raise its interest rates. At the moment we cannot expect that this will happen before the third quarter of 2015.
Read more...- Wednesday, 24 December 2014
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Euro slightly up in a quite holiday season trade
- Wednesday, 17 December 2014
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Fed left interest rates unchanged
As it was largely expected Committee reaffirmed its view that the current 0 to 1/4 percent target range for the federal funds rate remains appropriate. In determining how long to maintain this target range, the Committee will assess progress--both realized and expected--toward its objectives of maximum employment and 2% inflation. Labor market conditions improved further, with solid job gains and a lower unemployment rate. On balance, a range of labor market indicators suggests that underutilization of labor resources continues to diminish. However, it is expected that the benchmark rate will be 1.125% at the end of next year, compared with a 1.375% median estimate in September.
Read more...- Wednesday, 17 December 2014
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BoE left interest rates unchanged opting for stronger wage growth
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