Bundle

In case you missed it: A flurry of central bank meetings

  • 26 October 2018

Most central banks with meetings this week chose to keep rates on hold this and the ECB President Draghi put on a brave face on the outlook and the autopilot path, but make sense of all central banker's next moves with our exhaustive guide. Plus, the US reaches new heights and another political impasse on the hands of the EU - and no it isn't Brexit

Download

In this bundle

Our October guide to global central banks
Norway Sweden
22 October 2018

Our October guide to global central banks

Everything you need to know about central bank policy around the world

US growth keeps booming as consumers splash the cash
Quick take
United States
26 October 2018

US growth keeps booming as consumers splash the cash

Another decent growth number will be welcome news for President Trump, but for markets, the bigger question is where the economy goes next. We see no…

G10 FX Week Ahead: Looking pretty bleak
FX
26 October 2018

G10 FX Week Ahead: Looking pretty bleak

The US economy looks to be hitting new heights, while Europe remains once again plagued by politics. Throw into the mix the strongest US wage growth…

ECB: Not sexy but highly effective
25 October 2018

ECB: Not sexy but highly effective

The ECB remains determined to continue its chosen path to bring net QE to an end in December

Bank of Canada hikes and hawkish tone suggests more to come
Canada
24 October 2018

Bank of Canada hikes and hawkish tone suggests more to come

The central bank of Canada raised rates by 25bp today, but the question now is what will their 2019 tightening path look like? Downside risks linger, but…

No surprises from the central bank of Turkey
Quick take
Turkey
25 October 2018

No surprises from the central bank of Turkey

Turkey's central bank kept the policy rate unchanged at 24% while pointing out the upside risks to the inflation outlook, ongoing strength in external…

Bank of Russia confirms it's in 'standby' mode
Quick take
FX Russia
29 October 2018

Bank of Russia confirms it's in 'standby' mode

Bank of Russia fully confirmed our expectations by keeping the key rate at 7.5% and maintaining a cautious tone. The upcoming decisions are likely to be…

Norges Bank stays on track for a Q1 hike next year
Quick take
Norway
25 October 2018

Norges Bank stays on track for a Q1 hike next year

No change from the Norwegian central bank; gradual tightening path confirmed

Riksbank still in wait-and-see mode
Quick take
Sweden
24 October 2018

Riksbank still in wait-and-see mode

No change from the Riksbank leaves the timing of the first interest rate increase uncertain. We continue to see a February hike as somewhat more likely…

The EU and Switzerland: Another arduous negotiation not going to plan
Switzerland
26 October 2018

The EU and Switzerland: Another arduous negotiation not going to plan

The EU and Switzerland have been trying to negotiate a new framework agreement for the last four years, but the complex negotiations haven't been…

Malaysia 2019 Budget Preview – A derailed fiscal consolidation
Malaysia
28 October 2018

Malaysia 2019 Budget Preview – A derailed fiscal consolidation

Sweeping policy changes under the Malaysian government’s drive to improve people's standard of living and drive out political corruption have…

United States Turkey Switzerland Sweden Sanctions Russia Riksbank Norway Norges Bank Malaysia Key rate FX Fiscal policy Federal Reserve Eurozone European Union

Content Disclaimer

This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes irrespective of a particular user's means, financial situation or investment objectives. The information does not constitute investment recommendation, and nor is it investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument.
Read more
Download