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BOJ Lowers Growth Forecasts & Warns of Downside Risks

Policy on Hold But Forecasts CutAt the Bank of Japan’s July rate setting meeting, held overnight, the BOJ kept its monetary policy on hold at current levels via an 8-1 vote. However, with downward...

Recovery in Doubt As UK Growth Seen Well Below Estimates In May

UK GDP Very Weak in MayThe latest economic data released on Monday showed that UK GDP bounced back in May, following a 20.3% contraction in April. However, at just 1.8% growth on...

The IndeX Files 14-07-2020

Virus Fears & US/China Tensions Create Headwinds For RiskGlobal equities benchmarks started the week with a bid tone on Monday, with most indices seeing gains initially, before sentiment weakened...

Precious Metals Monday 13-07-2020

GoldThe gold market has started the week with fresh buying following some softening into the end of last week. Gold broke out to fresh 2020 highs last week as rising concerns over a potential second...

The Investment Bank Outlook 13-07-2020

RBC Capital MarketsWeek ahead: Three G10 central banks announce policy this week – the BoJ (Wednesday), BoC (Wednesday) and ECB (Thursday) and the European Council meeting will be another key focus...

The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 42

Key Points from This WeekRBA Holds Rates SteadyThe RBA opted to keep rates on hold this week at its July meeting and struck a broadly optimistic tone. The bank cited a firm rebound in domestic...

BOJ Cuts Outlook On All Regional Economies For A Second Quarter

Record DowngradeAs part of the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Sakura report this week, the bank downgraded its view of all nine of the country’s regional economies for a second consecutive quarter. This...

Trump Campaign Rally Linked to Tulsa COVID-19 Spike

Trump has been at the centre of further controversy this week over claims that his recent campaign rally in Tulsa “likely contributed”  to a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 there. The Tulsa City-County...

USDCHF Falls Amidst Bearish Fed Comments

Fed's Daly Warns of "Bumpier" RecoveryComments from some members of the Fed this week have stoked expectations of further easing from the US central bank as it continues to battle the negative...