Tag Archives: ECB
FI Eye Opener: Who needs rate hikes anyway
Bond yields fell both in Europe and the US as economic indicators failed to rise to the occasion.
FI Eye Opener: Germans happy to be worried
Bond yields still at rock bottom. Japanese GDP down in line with expectations. US retail sales today. Bond supply from Germany and US.
FI EYE-OPENER: Beware of the 30Y point
Rebound in stocks and yields (modestly) as geopolitical tension eases slightly. Volatilities are on the rise, especially on 30Y rates, be aware.
FI Eye-Opener: Are you getting scared?
Markets were once again dominated by growing fear as geopolitical tensions intensified.
Weekly Report
Hard to see light in the middle of a storm Investors unshakable optimism gave out this week.
FI Eye-Opener: Japanese yield levels calling
Core bonds continued to rally on both sides of the Atlantic, and the curve bull-flattened further, as geopolitical tensions and risk aversion continued.
Daily FX Wrap and Strategy
The NZD/USD has traded a remarkably tight range overthe past 24-hours, despite large moves across the Tasman.
ECB: Draghi’s sausage full of derivatives
As expected, the ECB did not offer new easing measures or monetary policy signals at its meeting today.
Daily FX Update
Markets are relatively quiet leading into the ECB decision and press conference; however there remains an overall bias for USD strength.
FX Daily
The main event is the ECB Governing Council meeting where we expect the ECB toremain on hold.
FI Eye-Opener: In recession again
German bonds rallied in earnest yesterday, and the curve bull-flattened, as weak economic data and more geopolitical tensions boosted bonds.
EUR/USD Analysis
While we and the market do not expect any change in policy, ECB President Mario Draghi is likely to