Market Pulse - Currencies
Week ahead: US-China trade talks, central banks in the spotlight
The markets' focus over the coming week will be on the continuing trade talks between the US and China, in Washington D. C.
New TLTRO loans for banks must have a monetary justification, ECB officials say
Two European Central Bank officials who spoke over the weekened appeared to be trying to temper market expectations, to varying degrees, for additional policy easing.
Credit Bank of Moscow eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
Credit Bank of Moscow Eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
BoE's Carney issues stark warning on risks from trade, China slowdown
Bank of England chief Mark Carney sounded a dire warning on Tuesday on what the costs of a full-blown trade war might be.
Twelve Catalan secessionists stand trial in Madrid
Twelve Catalan separatist leaders are being judged by Spain's Supreme Court on Tuesday and face up to 25 years in prison for their roles in leading the failed secession drive.
ECB's Lane says domestic euro area economy 'pretty strong'
The European Central Bank's incoming chief economist cautioned against exaggerating the significance of recent weak data.
FX round-up: Sterling hit by weak data, US dollar strength
Sterling was under pressure on Monday, dragged lower by a spate of weak data out of the UK even as the US currency found a bid against the other majors ahead of a key week for US-China trade talks.
Moody's ups rating on Russian Federation to investment grade
US credit rating agency Moody's joined peers Fitch Ratings and Standard&Poor's in assigning the Russian Federation an investment grade rating.
Juncker, May agree to new Brexit talks after 'robust' meeting
Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May held “robust” Brexit discussions on Thursday with no tangible progress on the Irish backstop, but agreed to hold further talks to break the impasse.
House to open probe into Trump's links with Russia
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff announced on Wednesday that his committee would open an investigation into President Donald Trump’s personal financial interests and his links with foreign powers.
Trump calls on Congress to approve USMCA, grant greater trade powers
The US President called on Tuesday evening for lawmakers to support his revamped trade deal with Mexico and Canada, even as Congress moved to curtail his ability to impose new tariffs.
UN claims North Korea trying to protect nuclear missiles
UN monitors claim that North Korea is trying to shield its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes from military strikes.
Keep adding to shares on Fed pause, JP Morgan says
Strategists at JP Morgan told clients at the start of the week to continue adding to their positions in stocks.
Dallas Fed boss Kaplan tells colleagues to 'get out of the way'
In unusually tough-worded remarks, the head of the Federal Reserve bank of Dallas reportedly said the country's monetary authority should steer clear of further interest rate hikes until mid-year, at the earliest.
St.Louis Fed's Bullard says next move in US rates could be up or down
The US economy was wedged in a relatively slow growt dynamic with little inflation, but in any case the central bank's next move on interest rates may be either up or down, one of its highest-ranking officials said.
Trump to quit Cold War missile treaty with Russia
The US announced on Friday it would be withdrawing in the next six months from a missile control treaty it signed with Russia in the Cold War.