Central Banks
Morgan Stanley: markets misjudged ECB’s ‘hawkish’ meeting
Euro’s exchange rate could soon see a correction as markets reprice their ECB expectations
US Treasury fails to brand China a currency manipulator
In its first report on FX policies since Donald Trump took office, US Treasury issues China with a warning only, despite the president's campaign promise
China FX reserves inch higher in March
PBoC figures show increase of $3.96 billion, resulting in the second consecutive monthly reading above $3 trillion
Czech National Bank removes koruna cap
After three and a half years, the central bank scraps the floor on EUR/CZK
Markets gear up for end of Czech koruna cap
With inflation at its highest level since 2012, the CNB's change of language leads analysts to herald end of EUR/CZK floor
Fed presidents lay ground for extra rate hike
Evans, Rosengren and Williams all signal the possibility of a fourth rate hike in 2017 if the economy runs hot
SNB updates exchange rate indices calculation
Swiss central bank introduces a more comprehensive and up-to-date methodology
Simple tax cuts best for dollar, says CBA
If Trump is able to slash corporate tax rate to 15% and achieve income tax cuts along with infrastructure spending, then the dollar and the economy will see a boost
China FX reserves rebound for first time in eight months
PBoC figures show a rise of $6.9 billion in February, pushing the total above $3 trillion
Renminbi's share of global payments slides
China's currency holds sixth place globally, but its overall share continues to shrink, Swift says
SNB risks friction with US due to FX policy
Switzerland could face being labelled a currency manipulator as the Trump administration takes aim
Saxo simplifies cross-border payments with virtual IBAN
Avoiding the need for multiple accounts in various jurisdictions
Use of renminbi for payments drops in 2016
Swift blames the slowing economy, a more volatile currency and capital restrictions
China’s FX reserves fall again in December, but decline slows
Latest PBoC figures show a drop of $41 billion in December to $3.01 trillion, the sixth consecutive month of decline
Renminbi faces depreciation pressure in early 2017
Chinese currency continues to fall against the US dollar in the first trading days, as Beijing seeks to slow capital outflows
Lagarde guilty of negligence, court rules
IMF chief found guilty of negligence, but escapes punishment
Gain Capital launches money transfer service
New service allows customers to transfer 20 currencies to 200 countries
Renminbi's share of trade finance slips
Euro overtakes the redback, but all currencies fall in value, according to Swift
RBNZ cuts rates to record low as Kiwi strength weighs on inflation
Board reaffirms move in light of Donald Trump's victory, but the cut has been on the cards for some time