European Central Bank (ECB)

The European Central Bank concluded its final monetary policy meeting last week. As widely expected, following the tapering decision at the October meeting, the markets were expecting to see the ECB hold the line. The central bank left…
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The week ahead will be a busy one with various central bank meetings lined up. Among the meetings, the FOMC's monetary policy meeting on Wednesday stands outs as the central bank is widely expected to hike interest rates. The ECB and the…
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Summary: German Ifo business climate hits the highest level since 1991 Businesses optimistic on economic outlook ECB minutes show members differ on announcing QE end date Eurozone flash manufacturing and services PMI rise…
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The European Union Commission released its autumn economic forecasts last week. As widely expected, based on the recent trends in the economy and the receding political risks, the euro area economy is expected to continue maintaining its…
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Summary: Eurozone flash GDP estimates show economic activity expanded 0.6% on the quarter in Q3 2017 Second quarter GDP was revised higher to 0.7% from 0.6% Inflation weakened in October as flash inflation data showed core CPI…
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Summary: Investors gear up for the ECB's tapering announcement Expectations are for the central bank to cut its QE purchases by as much as 30 billion euro Scope of the re-calibration to be in effect for at least nine months…
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The week ahead will be marked by central bank meetings that include the BoC, the Swedish Riksbank, and the ECB. The ECB's meeting will, however, dominate the wires. On the economic front, the US and the UK's advance GDP reports will be…
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The German DAX has continued to post steady trend in the past few weeks. Despite the mixed reaction to the German elections in late September, the leading German index managed to hold on to the gains. After breaching past 12669.0 levels,…
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With the EURUSD now looking to the fourth quarter of the year, the focus for investors will be whether the common currency can hold to the impressive gains made this year. The euro currency has been undoubtedly one of the top performing…
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On the weekend, the German elections concluded with the incumbent, Angela Merkel's CDU/CSU party winning the elections albeit losing some votes to the fringe parties. The sentiment in the euro was a bit dented as a result. Against the…
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