interest rates

The BOE is facing a somewhat unique problem that could lead to a divided vote on policy when it meets tomorrow. And that could send a confusing signal to the markets, leading to unexpected moves in Forex. Here's why 25, 50 and 75 basis…
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Tomorrow is likely to be one of the most important days for the markets this week, because we get some crucial data ahead of the FOMC meeting next week. To make matters more interesting, the Fed is already in its blackout period. Meaning…
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As we all know, both the US and Europe (to include the UK along with the EU) are experiencing high inflation. However, how this impacts employees is very different. Employees constitute the bulk of consumers, and therefore drive the…
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The markets are waiting with bated breath for what Fed Chair Powell will say during his presentation at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The event starts today and lasts through Saturday, with a host of speakers that could all shake up the…
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After a steep rise in interest rates around the world, it's natural to question at what point central banks will stop. This is where bankers start using a technical term: "neutral level". The thing is, what exactly constitutes a "neutral…
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Ahead of tomorrow's BOE interest rate decision, a somewhat unique and interesting situation has cropped up. Most relevant for us traders is that it could mean there will be a strong reaction in the pound no matter what the BOE does.…
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The ECB raised rates more than the market was expecting, and won't be meeting again until September. But that doesn't mean we won't get pivotal data in the meantime. It's just that the market is more likely to react to the economic…
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The BOJ holds its interest rate decision in the early hours of Thursday. There is a pretty solid consensus that there won't be any change in policy. While inflation has been slowly ticking higher, the BOJ's projections expect it to fall…
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99% of economists agree that the Fed will raise rates by 50 basis points. The remaining 1% say it will be by 75 basis points. With such a strong market consensus, it's unlikely that the rate hike will have as much of an impact since it's…
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