National Australia Bank now expects the RBA to hike again in June to 4.60%, arguing the central bank faces a compounding inflation shock it cannot afford to let...
ING expects the Australian dollar to recover after post-RBA weakness, saying the central bank retains its hawkish credentials and stands ready to hike again if ...
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead. The 6.8562 is the strongest since March 24, 2023.The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +...
Commonwealth Bank expects the RBA to hold rates at 4.35% for the rest of 2026 before cutting in 2027, though an August hike remains possible if Q2 trimmed mean ...
China is back from an extended holiday today. The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time...
TD Securities has shifted its RBA call to a final 25bps hike in August to 4.60%, citing dovish May messaging and Middle East income shock risks, while warning A...
The RBA raised its cash rate 25bps to 4.35% in an 8-1 vote, citing Middle East inflation pressures, but Westpac sees the June move as more finely balanced after...
New Zealand's central bank says its financial system is resilient and banks can withstand significant shocks, but warns the Middle East conflict will slow the c...
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow growth estimate for the 2nd quarter rose to 3.7% from 3.5%. In their own words:The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally ...
The interest rate increase will help contain inflationary shockIf second round effects feed through to expectations, then it could require even higher ratesThe ...
Prior 4.10%Middle East conflict has resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices, which are already adding to inflationThere are early signs that many f...
In bringing the cash rate back to 4.35%, the RBA will have essentially reversed its brief easing cycle in 2025. This will then bring interest rates back to the ...