Mario Draghi faces one of the most contentious policy meetings of his European Central Bank presidency on Thursday as he prepares to ramp up monetary stimulus again despite skepticism from the euro area’s biggest economies.
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The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rates will be Decided Today in the US
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – In the US today, the Federal Reserve will decide on interest rates and before that the move of gold has narrowed down to a small extent. The eye of the market rests on the decision of this meeting. Meanwhile, there is news from the United States about the trade war with China. US President Donald Trump has expressed hope of a reconciliation between the two countries.
Monetary Policy Decisions – Gold Silver Reports (GSR)
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) took the following monetary policy decisions:
(1) The interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
European Central Bank (ECB) said it would Delay its First Post-Crisis interest Rate Hike until at Least the Middle of Next Year.
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The euro climbed higher against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) said it would delay its first post-crisis interest rate hike until at least the middle of next year. In a move that was well-flagged, ECB President Mario Draghi also offered to pay banks if they borrow cash from the central bank and pass it on to households and firms.
Draghi: The Governing Council stands ready to adjust all of its instruments
Draghi: The Governing Council stands ready to adjust all of its instruments to ensure that inflation continues to move towards the inflation aim
Draghi Introduces the GDP and Inflation Outlook for the Euro Area
Despite the slight downgrade, Draghi tried to strike an optimistic tone, saying during the question-and-answer portion of the press conference that drivers of economic growth are still in place.
LIVE – ECB Press Conference – 13 December 2018
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) — Analysts will likely look out for comments from Draghi on the ECB’s outlook for economic growth and inflation, as well as details on the central bank’s reinvestment plans for maturing bonds.
Draghi: Central bank Independence
Advanced economies are now emerging from the aftermath of the great financial crisis. Despite facing the largest shock in the postwar period, central banks have succeeded in maintaining price stability and fulfilling their mandates.
ECB’s Draghi Speaks After Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is speaking at a press conference Thursday following the institution’s decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged.