Central Bank Watch
This Year’s Fourth Central Bank Rate Hike in Ukraine
September 9, 2021
The National Bank of Ukraine‘s policy interest rate was raised for the fourth time this year. Today’s increase of 50 basis points matches the hikes done in July and March, while one in April was by a full percentage point. Altogether, the rate has been raised from 6.0% at the start of the year to […] More
Central Bank Watch
ECB PEPP Tapering to Begin but Precise Change in Pace Not Disclosed
September 9, 2021
The European Central Bank left its -0.50% deposit rate, zero percent refinancing rate and 0.25% marginal lending facility rate unchanged. These record lows have been maintained since March 2016. But an initial step toward tapering quantitative stimulus was announced. While the overall size of the Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program (PEPP) stays at 1.85 trillion euros, […] More
New Overnight Developments Abroad - Daily Update
Thursday Spotlight on Central Banks but Attention Also Maintained on Covid and Inflation
September 9, 2021
The dollar fell overnight by 0.3% against the Swiss franc and 0.6% versus sterling but remain unchanged on balance against the euro. Dips of 0.1% occurred against the yen and weighted DXY index. Share prices are higher in the United States and Continental Europe but are down in Great Britain. Earlier in the Pacific Rim, […] More
