Monetary policy
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
A president, two central banks and the FX market
Donald Trump's economic policies could determine the Fed's response, while Brexit could put BoE and ECB in the spotlight
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
2017: year of the dollar and high-yielding EM currencies
Expensive valuations and low yields make some Asian currencies unattractive investments
TD Securities: Trump stimulus may give dollar short-term boost
But if the fiscal package benefits mostly the rich, the greenback could lose in the long run as GDP might take a hit
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
China's FX reserves slide to lowest since 2011
Latest PBoC figures show a drop of $45.7 billion in October to $3.12 trillion
Renminbi drops to six-year low
Figures from Safe show a net $44.7 billion worth of payments in the currency left China in November
BIS: EM central banks up FX intervention to preserve stability
Maintaining financial stability shown to be increasingly important for EM central banks operating in FX markets
Central bank measures are losing the element of surprise
As the Fed holds rates steady this year, G10 currencies are expected to trade flat, says Dominic Bunning, HSBC's senior FX strategist
Bank of England cuts rates and expands QE
UK central bank cuts borrowing costs, expands quantitative easing and announces £100bn funding for lending scheme
World must prepare for takeoff of renminbi transactions
A more flexible renminbi will inevitably lead to the currency's increasing adoption in daily dealings, says HSBC
Policy divergence to remain a theme for two more years
Some currency pairs could go lower if the Fed's hopes for a rate increase materialise, says Wells Fargo analyst
BoE holds interest rates but hints at action in August
Sterling extends gains as the central bank awaits more economic data from the referendum aftermath
CFETS likely to include won and rand in RMB Index
Following CFETS's approval of direct trading on the interbank FX market, the two currencies could soon be included in the basket directly linked to the renminbi
'What they do with your money' – could do better
A recent book about financial systems and reforms reveals a worryingly academic approach
Renminbi is more flexible and market-based, says IMF
Fund praises the progress made by China's authorities in giving markets greater influence over its currency
Oversold dollar view leads Rabobank to victory
The bank says the Fed could hike again in September, with another possible if there is good data in the months ahead
House prices complicate outlook as RBNZ holds
Central bank caught between strong New Zealand dollar and rising risks in the housing market; keeps rates on hold
Strong dollar behind economic paradigm breakdown – Shin
BIS head of research points to failure of covered interest parity post-2008, with the strength of the US dollar correlated with the size of market anomalies
FX piques interest of institutional investors
Volatility in currency markets keeps asset managers busy as clients question the impact of FX on investments
Brexit could spur action from the Swiss National Bank
The euro could suffer in the event of Brexit and spark action from the SNB – Swissquote's head of market strategy
Policy divergence is biggest macro risk – reserve managers
Survey of central banks shows monetary policy, negative rates and China are top concerns
Quants: carry and value will work for next six months
Less volatile market conditions look favourable for these strategies