Central Banks / Central Bank Events

US Philadelphia Fed Business Conditions Index drops significantly to minus 24.3 in February | Reuters

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US Philadelphia Fed Business Conditions Index drops significantly to minus 24.3 in February | Reuters

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a manufacturing index of -24.3 in February, an unexpected drop from -8.9 in the previous month. March 2022 (2023 REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage) (Reuters) – The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s manufacturing index fell sharply to -24.3 in February, unexpectedly worse than -8.9 in the previous month. Input cost growth accelerated for … Read more

Enemy countries cheer in miserable US default = Philadelphia Fed President | Reuters

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Enemy countries cheer in miserable US default = Philadelphia Fed President | Reuters

Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President John Harker said on Thursday that a default on U.S. Treasuries caused by political turmoil over the federal debt ceiling and budget deficit would be disastrous. Photo courtesy of the US Congress. February 2022 (2023 REUTERS/Tom Brenner) [１０日 ロイター] – Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President John Harker said on Thursday … Read more

Bank of Japan Decision Meeting: Future policy revision direction, progress of yen depreciation is limited = Mr. Ichikawa, Sumitomo Mitsui DSAM | Reuters

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Bank of Japan Decision Meeting: Future policy revision direction, progress of yen depreciation is limited = Mr. Ichikawa, Sumitomo Mitsui DSAM | Reuters

[Tokyo 18th Reuters]- Although the market’s view was that there would be no change in policy, the result was within expectations, but there was a smoldering view that the volatility range would expand again. The yen reacted with a large depreciation. In the future, there are many views that the monetary easing will basically be … Read more

Bank of Japan Decision Meeting: Unexpected Policy Overhaul, Dangerous Bet for Bank of Japan = Mr. Kobayashi, Mizuho Securities | Reuters

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Bank of Japan Decision Meeting: Unexpected Policy Overhaul, Dangerous Bet for Bank of Japan = Mr. Kobayashi, Mizuho Securities | Reuters

[Tokyo 20° Reuters]- In the past, a BOJ governor once said he would overhaul Yield Curve Control (YCC) by surprise. If many market participants sell off Japanese government bonds in anticipation of policy reviews, the demerit will be significant. This is because they lose to market urgings and get involved in central bank bonds, and … Read more

US interest rate hike observed 0.25% next February CPI received by money market | Reuters

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US interest rate hike observed 0.25% next February CPI received by money market | Reuters

November Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the US Department of Labor has fueled speculation in money markets that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will further slow interest rate hikes as early as next year. Photo taken March 2019 (Reuters 2022/Leah Millis)¥ [１３日 ロイター] – The US Department of Labor’s November Consumer Price Index (CPI) … Read more