by Ryan Littlestone | December 13th, 2018, 11:07:23 | Central Banks, ECB, News
Here’s what to look for from the ECB Today marks the end of the ECB’s QE program, sort of. By the end of this month they would have racked up nearly $3tn in government and corporate assets. Has it been a success? That’s a very open question but one we don’t need...
by Ryan Littlestone | November 23rd, 2018, 16:32:42 | Central Banks, ECB, Fed, Video
With two decisive central bank meetings in December I had a look at a potential trading strategy December is going to be a big month for two central banks particularly. The ECB is looking to end QE and the Fed is set to give us the fourth hike of 2018. In some...
by Ryan Littlestone | November 23rd, 2018, 09:07:26 | Economic Data, Eurozone, France, Germany, News
November 2018 Eurozone Markit manufacturing and services PMI flash 23 November 2018 Manufacturing PMI flash 51.5 vs 52.0 exp. Prior 52.0 Output index at a 65 month low Services 53.1 vs 53.5 exp. Prior 53.7 Services new orders 25 month low Composite 52.4 vs 53.0 exp....
by Ryan Littlestone | October 25th, 2018, 13:29:49 | Central Banks, ECB, News
Highlights of the ECB press conference 25 October 2018 ECB decision Statement highlights; ECB expects QE to end in December Stimulus is still needed Economic data came in somewhat weaker than expected ECB can adjust policy as needed Still see broad based economic...
by Ryan Littlestone | October 25th, 2018, 11:47:34 | Central Banks, ECB, News
Details from the September ECB governing council meeting 25 October 2018 Main refinancing rate 0.00% Deposit rate -0.40% Marginal lending rate 0.25% Will keep QE at 15bn until end of Dec Subject to incoming data anticipate QE ending in Dec PRESS RELEASE Monetary...
