Bank of England kept rates unchanged as expected. Guidance was also untouched as the bank reiterated ongoing tightening of monetary policy at a gradual pace.
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Thursday 20th December: Asian markets in free fall as the Fed raises rates.
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Global Markets: Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei down 2.89%, Shanghai Composite down 0.53%, Hang Seng down 1.23%, ASX down 1.34% Commodities : Gold at $1248.45 (-0.63%), Silver at $14.64 (-1.18%), Brent Oil at $56.38 (-1.50%), WTI Oil at $47.15 (-2.12%) Rates : US 10-year yield at 2.757, UK 10-year yield at 1.285, Germany 10-year yield … Continue reading Thursday 20th December: Asian markets in free fall as the Fed raises rates.
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Thursday 20th December: Bank of England take center stage today – potential volatility for GBP-related markets ahead.
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The FOMC raised the fed funds rate target by 25bps, as expected. The central bank also narrowed the trajectory of rate hikes, envisaging two hikes in 2019.
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Holiday Trading Schedule Dec 2018– Jan 2019
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Dear Traders, Please find our updated trading schedule for the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day holidays below. All times mentioned in GMT +2. Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precautions to ensure you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing. We … Continue reading Holiday Trading Schedule Dec 2018– Jan 2019
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Wednesday 19th December: Asian Markets mixed as investors await Fed outcome
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Global Markets: Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei down 0.69%, Shanghai Composite down 0.47%, Hang Seng up 0.19%, ASX down 0.16% Commodities : Gold at $1254.90 (+0.10%), Silver at $14.76 (+0.41%), Brent Oil at $56.63 (+0.66%), WTI Oil at $46.84 (+0.52%) Rates : US 10-year yield at 2.810, UK 10-year yield at 1.284, Germany 10-year yield … Continue reading Wednesday 19th December: Asian Markets mixed as investors await Fed outcome