interest rates
July in Figures
July 31, 2018
Net dollar movement against currencies in other well-developed economies was modest in July, but the U.S. currency extended gains against developing country monies. The rise in long-term U.S. interest rates pulled up other sovereign debt yields, blunting the impact on rate differentials. The Bank of Canada was the only central bank examined for this update […] More
December and 2015 in Figures
January 4, 2016
Between the end of November and end of December, long-term interest rates rise in Switzerland, Germany, Britain and the United States but fell in Canada and Japan. Three-month rates adjusted almost fully to the first federal funds rate hike since 2006. The dollar fell against the euro, yen, Swissie and kiwi but advanced against loonie, […] More
April in Figures
April 30, 2014
Long-term bond yields fell in April but not as sharply as they had in March. Short-term interest rates remained extremely low, anchored by zero- or near-zero central bank policy rates. Net dollar movements in the month were comparatively limited and directionally mixed. The yen and pound were the strongest monies in the month. The Nasdaq […] More
