Central Banks
Central Banks
The US dollar has lost a few points following the news that Fed Governor Cook safe for now
- A US Federal judge blocked Trump's effort to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook.
US court rules Fed's Lisa Cook can stay on as a Governor for now
- Lisa Cook can stay on as a Governor as her case against Trump trying to fire her is being litigated
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.1062 (vs. estimate at 7.1359)
- PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1359 – Reuters estimate
- PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
USDCHF stretches to 2025 lows. Finds buyers on the first test.
National Australia Bank sees Fed cutting rates from September, 125bps total by end-2026
- NAB's broader outlook is largely unchanged, with 50bps of cuts pencilled in for 2025 and a further 75bps in 2026.
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Chile’s central bank sets benchmark interest rate at 4.75% (previously 4.75%)
- Says trajectory for core inflation expected higher over the next 12 months than projected in June
PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1008 (vs. estimate at 7.1225)
- PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead. Strongest setting for CNY since November 6 2024.
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1225 – Reuters estimate
- PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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- BlackRock acquired an additional 443,965 shares, bringing its total stake to 520,565 shares.
MUFG read the future on the French vote. MUFG forecasts EUR/USD above $1.2000 by year-end.
- Fed cutting. European Central Bank on hold.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said there’s no need for the Fed to rapidly cut rates
- “It just doesn’t feel to me like the policy rate is extraordinarily restrictive when you look at risk appetite.”
ICYMI - Trump's Fed nominee Miran faces Senate vote Wednesday, ahead of Sept FOMC meeting
- Fed nominee Miran heads to Senate vote, could join September 16–17 FOMC rate-cut meeting.
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The Fed funds market is pricing in a 10% chance of a 50 basis point cut
- Now the Fed is in the blackout
ECB's Villeroy: We are in a good position with inflation in Europe
- ECB will announce their interest rate decision on Thursday
HSBC expects BOE to stay on the sidelines until April 2026
- The firm previously penciled in rate cuts by the BOE for November and also in February next year
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SNB chairman Schlegel: There is a high bar to negative rates
- Remarks by SNB chairman, Martin Schlegel, to Migros-Magazin
Barclays now expects three consecutive rate cuts by the Fed to round off the year
- The firm sees three 25 bps rate cuts each in September, October, and December
Standard Chartered expects the Fed to cut by 50bp September, from its 25bp call previously
- Supportive for Treasuries and equities; adds downside pressure on USD if consensus shifts toward larger cut.
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Trump Fed candidate Hassett stresses central bank independence from politics
- Supportive for USD stability if Fed independence reaffirmed, though political pressure risks remain a drag on market confidence.
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1029 (vs. estimate at 7.1317)
- PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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