A 25bp rate cut is currently priced in with more than 90% probability

The Fed today cut by 25bps amidst turmoil in the oil markets during the front part of the week and the overnight repo spike just yesterday.

The FOMC meet today to discuss monetary policy going forward.

Speaking on fiscal matters, Draghi mentioned that, ‘in countries where public debt is high, governments need to pursue prudent policies that will create the conditions for automatic stabilisers to operate freely. All countries should reinforce their efforts to achieve a more growth-friendly composition of public finances.’

The ECB today are likely to announce a cut in the deposit rate across the Eurozone.

The Mexican Central Bank meet later this week. It’s likely they’ll keep rates on hold with the peso slipping against the dollar.

In the Inflation Report, the Bank said that global growth was constrained by trade tensions and that the manufacturing sector was the worst hit, while inflation in the EU and US had been subdued.

It’s widely believed that the Bank will hold as UK data has largely held up well whilst other economies have faced contraction amongst manufacturing and services.

The Fed cut rates with the message that the action supports their view that economic activity, labour market conditions and inflation near the Committee’s objectives are the most likely outcomes

The Federal Open Market Committee meets this evening to discuss monetary policy going forward.