Category: 25bps

  • September FOMC Minutes: 25bps Cut Was On The Table, Members Reject Pre-Set Path

    This was revealed in the minutes of the September decision A “large majority” voted in favor of a 50 basis point rate cut to the target range of 4.75% – 5.00%, mostly because it would raise interest rates to “Better alignment with recent inflation and labor market indicators. It may…

  • Bank of Canada Cuts Rates by 25bps, Signals More Easing Ahead

    The Bank of Canada today cut its overnight interest rate target by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking the second consecutive rate cut in the monetary tightening cycle. This outcome was widely expected, as we discussed in our event guide. The Bank of Canada indicated in its statement the following:…

  • RBNZ Surprised With A 25bps Rate Cut As A “Reasonable First Step” Amidst Cooler Inflation And Slower Growth

    The New Zealand Dollar fell sharply earlier today, and no, it’s not because your trading platform suffered from a “Massive DDoS attack.“ A few hours ago, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand surprised the markets with Official interest rate cut by 25 basis points to 5.25% While many market participants…

  • NZD traders – Westpac forecasts the RBNZ to cut by 25bps in October and November 2024

    Reserve Bank of New Zealand forecast from Westpac Bank in New Zealand. Westpac revises RBNZ rate cut forecast, now sees easing in October, November Westpac now expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in October. The official interest…