http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/06/12/The US Federal Reserve should remain on hold in June and it might even refrain from signalizing when the QE tapering could start, according to consensus among market experts taking part in the forecast report on the central bank's upcoming monetary policy decision. "This is way too soon to expect the Fed to announce a slowdown in monthly security purchases," suggests Alexandra Estiot and other analysts agree, pointing to September as the earliest date for such an announcement, but seeing itWed, 12 Jun 2013 07:38:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/06/12/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/05/31/The ECB decided to reduce the main refinancing rate to a record low of 0.5% in May and it is not expected to modify monetary policy further in June, despite the lack of considerable improvement in the Eurozone. Meanwhile, the Bank of England should remain on hold again, as it waits for Mark Carney to take over the reigns. Consensus among analysts participating in the forecast report on the central banks' upcoming interest rate decisions points to no further cuts by the ECB. Like the majorityFri, 31 May 2013 10:10:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/05/31/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/05/03/Market experts polled for the forecast report on the outcome of the next Bank of England meeting are unanimous: the central bank should refrain from modifying its monetary policy in any way, as recent data pointed to an improvement in the UK economy,while the imminent leadership change stops the current governor Mervyn King from making any decisive moves. "The Bank of England will stay on hold on its next monetary policy meeting keeping interest rates unchanged as well as the asset repurchaseFri, 03 May 2013 07:39:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/05/03/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/05/06/The Aussie is poised to display wild volatile moves later on the Asian session - 4.30GMT - as the Reserve Bank of Australia releases its monetary policy decision. Speculation is still high about a cut in rates in the very near future. But the question remains, will the resumption of its easing campaign come today? Will they hold fire for another month? What if they hint at an extensive pause?  Check the RBA interest rate graph at FXstreet.com calendar An overwhelming majority of RBAMon, 06 May 2013 21:23:53 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/05/06/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/04/26/The outcome of the ECB monetary policy meeting in May remains unclear as the central bank has found itself in a difficult position: the Eurozone economy has been increasingly showing signs of weakness, which warrants a rate cut, but on the other hand such a move would mean using up the little ammunition the central bank has left, and not necessarily with a positive effect. Nevertheless, the majority of analysts taking part in the forecast report expect the ECB to proceed with the rate cut atFri, 26 Apr 2013 13:25:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/04/26/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/04/25/03/According to the economists participating in our forecast report on the upcoming Fed monetary policy meeting, we should not expect any meaningful moves from the FOMC this month. The recent string of unfavorable US economic data will rather induce them to stay put and observe the situation before signalizing any changes in the status quo. Following a series of upbeat macro US numbers at the end of 2012 and at the beginning of 2013, recent months brought much more disappointing results, raisingThu, 25 Apr 2013 13:19:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/04/25/03/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/03/27/The economists contributing to the forecast report on the ECB and the BoE April interest rate decisions are almost unanimous: the former should remain on hold for at least one more month before carrying out a cut while the latter should not make any significant moves. Despite the recent deterioration in the Eurozone economic situation as well as the developments in Cyprus and the political turmoil in Italy, it is generally expected that the ECB will hold rates at its April monetary policyWed, 27 Mar 2013 15:51:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/03/27/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/03/15/03/The February Nonfarm Payrolls figures surprised to the upside, revealing that the US labor market grew by 236K, compared with the 160K increase expected by analysts. The unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, it's lowest post-crisis level, but still far from the 6.5% objective established by the FOMC, which would allow it to exit the QE program. Therefore at the March meeting status quo should be maintained. "The Fed’s message in the upcoming meeting is likely to be that one swallow does not make aFri, 15 Mar 2013 13:36:53 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/03/15/03/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/03/01/Economic data coming out of the Eurozone in recent months has been rather poor but even though the ECB has still limited room to cut rates, it is generally not expected to make this move at the upcoming meeting. The BoE´s monetary policy decision is the source of more speculation this month as the minutes from the last meeting revealed that three MCP members expressed their support for additional QE. Even though the majority of the analysts polled for the special forecast report expect the ECBFri, 01 Mar 2013 11:08:24 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/03/01/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/02/01/The upcoming ECB and BoE interest rate meetings should be rather uneventful as both central banks are generally expected to wait for more data and assess the effects of their recent actions, before deciding on further moves.  All of the experts contributing to the forecast report agree that the ECB will choose to remain in wait and see mode in February . Even though Mario Draghi was lately pointing out that the situation on European financial markets improved thanks to the measuresFri, 01 Feb 2013 14:22:22 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/02/01/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/01/25/The Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting is expected to be uneventful this month, following the FOMC's announcement of open ended QE4 in December which would be finalized only when the unemployment rate falls below 6.5% or inflation accelerates above 2.5%. The lack of action would also be justified by the fact that " the fundamental picture remains relatively unchanged ," as Richard C. Lee points out. The analyst acknowledges that "pockets of the economy have improved over the lastFri, 25 Jan 2013 10:10:31 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/01/25/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/01/04/Not much excitement is expected from the first ECB and BoE monetary policy meetings of 2013, as the majority of economists believe both central banks will remain on hold this month . Nevertheless, there are some doubts concerning ECB's action, as Mario Draghi hinted in December at a possibility of another rate reduction. The general expectation for ECB's January monetary policy meeting is that of no change . Despite the fact that the central bank signalized its readiness to perform further rateFri, 04 Jan 2013 14:22:03 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2013/01/04/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/12/07/This month we will most probably see some action at the FOMC monetary policy meeting as the Fed should provide support to the US economy in the face of Operation Twist expiring at the end of the year, the imminent fiscal cliff and the still unsatisfactory situation on the labor market. "As the 'Operation Twist' program expires this month, there is a chance the Fed will extend the QE program," suggests Adam Narczewski and almost all of the analysts polled for the forecast report agree with thisFri, 07 Dec 2012 10:32:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/12/07/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/11/30/Despite recent hints that the ECB is considering carrying out another rate cut and signs of the Eurozone entering a double-dip recession, the central bank is generally not expected to take action in December. The Bank of England will most probably remain on hold as well. Steve Ruffley and Clemente De Lucia believe that the ECB will not make any move before January 2013 or even longer, as it has already done a lot to fight the debt crisis and now it needs to observe the effects of its actions.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:12:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/11/30/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/11/02/Market experts' views on the ECB and the BoE November monetary policy meetings are rather mixed, as recent economic data and the developments in the European debt crisis as well as the implications of the central banks' latest decisions leaves them with options for action this month. Almost all of the analysts contributing to the special forecast report agree that there is a very slight possibility of the ECB carrying out an interest rate cut at the upcoming meeting because, as Ilian YotovFri, 02 Nov 2012 14:32:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/11/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/10/19/It seems that after announcing QE3 last month and with the US presidential elections just around the corner and fiscal cliff woes increasing as the end of the year approaches, the FOMC will most probably be inclined to stay on hold in October and closely observe the situation. This view is shared by all of the analysts contributing to the special forecast report. Adam Narczewski believes that the Fed "will not make any nervous moves" this month as it needs time to assess the impact of theFri, 19 Oct 2012 09:59:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/10/19/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/09/28/Next Thursday the European Central Bank will meet to decide the next movement in its search of the lost economic recovery. Fundamental data across the Euro area is weak and as Market.com's Chief Economist Bill Hubard remarks, "plethora of global PMIs’ have heightened concerns about growth in Q4 saw Eurzone PMI services and manufacturing output fall to a 39-month low in September." So, what's next for the Euro Area in the next meeting? Experts are divided between the 'calms' who say that thereFri, 28 Sep 2012 12:25:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/09/28/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/09/07/UPDATE: Weak NFP results increase chances of QE3 from the Fed During his speech at the Economic Summit in Jackson Hole Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke signalized the central bank's willingness to introduce more stimulus, should the economic situation in the US deteriorate further. Nevertheless, the majority of market experts polled for the special forecast report believe that unless we see a considerable drop in the NFP numbers, the FOMC should remain on hold in September . In Bill Hubard's opinion,Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:11:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/09/07/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/09/12/Due to a considerable shift in expectations concerning the upcoming Fed monetary policy meeting, and pointing to an almost certain introduction of further stimulus, we have decided to publish a follow-up report containing a selection of more recent forecasts and updated analysts' commentaries. The balance tipped in favor of QE3 in September after the disappointing NFP report, which was released last Friday and which revealed that the US economy added only 96.000 jobs in August, well below theWed, 12 Sep 2012 06:39:49 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/09/12/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/08/31/Speculation on ECB's bond buying scheme has been intensifying throughout August and it is expected that President Mario Draghi will present the scheme's details at the upcoming monetary policy meeting. This in all likelihood will be the highlight of September 6 as the BoE will probably remain on hold. According to market experts polled for our forecast report, at the next monetary policy meeting the ECB should give details of its bond buyback program, aimed at bringing down yields of EurozoneFri, 31 Aug 2012 13:54:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/08/31/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/07/26/02/The recent very auspicious comments by ECB President M. Draghi have boosted risk appetite bringing in some relief among investors and have triggered a short squeeze in EURUSD. "Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro,” he said, “believe me, it will be enough.” Economic Event Data Pages : • European Union: ECB Interest Rate Decision • United Kingdom: BoE Interest Rate Decision Some of the analysts polled for the European Central banks forecast report,Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:11:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/07/26/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/07/26/With Fed's chairman Bernanke statement that he is "prepared to do more" in mind, all the analysts polled by FXstret.com in this month's FED meeting forecast report, preview that the QE3 is at the gates . However , the most part agree that it's unlikely to be in August , since September 13th FOMC meeting seems a most factible date . Some of them, like Talal Abdullah, Financial Analyst at ICN.com , expect this to happen before the end of 2012: "I do believe that the U.S. economy is still weakThu, 26 Jul 2012 08:13:22 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/07/26/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/29/02/The EU authorities had finally decided is time to act: for the first time in almost 2 years, a summit comes out with an active answer to the region crisis. Among all the voices that claimed for an answer, Mario Draghi, ECB’S president, has stated during the last bank meeting, that EU leaders should not wait for more emergency help from the central bank to solve the debt crisis rattling the region and instead make the political choices needed to strengthen the euro. He got his answer; could heFri, 29 Jun 2012 10:11:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/29/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/29/Minutes from BoE's June monetary policy meeting revealed that five out of nine MPC members, including Governor Mervyn King, voted in favor of extending the program of asset purchases. In the light of the fact that recently inflation in the UK has somewhat relaxed while the country's economy still displays weakness, the possibility of a QE increase has risen . The majority of analysts we asked to predict the outcome of BoE's upcoming meeting believe that the central bank will proceed with theFri, 29 Jun 2012 09:37:28 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/29/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/14/QE3 or OT2? Analysts contributing to the special forecast report speculate that the FOMC should probably decide on one of these types of stimulus in June. They agree that the developments in the EU debt crisis will influence the Fed's next monetary policy move. Another important factor is the weakness of the US labor sector seen in the last three NFP reports. "The only reason for some monetary stimulus would be the situation in Europe : the meeting is held after the Greek elections and whileThu, 14 Jun 2012 13:01:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/14/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/01/02/This month's Bank of England MPC meeting might result in a further increase of the asset purchase program, as the majority of analysts polled for the special forecast report predict. No changes should be made to the interest rate . According to the minutes from BoE's last monetary policy meeting MPC members were more inclined towards an expansion of QE although only David Miles voted in favor of the proposition. But "the odds of more QE by the Bank of England have increased significantly inFri, 01 Jun 2012 13:50:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/01/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/01/With the debt crisis in the Eurozone starting to gain momentum once again, it seems more probable that the ECB will modify its monetary policy in June . Ecomists surveyed for the special forecast report point to different scenarios of the central bank's action, but all agree that something should be done in the face of the recent deterioration of the EU economic environment. "A rate cut is certainly desired for the struggling European economies ," suggests Yohay Elam, while Clemente de LuciaFri, 01 Jun 2012 12:24:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/06/01/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/05/04/Since inflation in the UK remains elevated, above BoE's target, and GDP growth is still anemic, the MPC will most probably refrain from making any modifications to the monetary policy in May . Last month's minutes from the MPC meeting revealed that Adam Posen had ceased insisting on additional stimulus, which Nicky Ong does not consider "a sign that rates are set for a hike any time soon" but rather believes that " BoE will hold rates at current levels until 2014 ." Bill Hubard sees the hikeFri, 04 May 2012 12:18:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/05/04/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/04/27/Calls for loosening the monetary policy which come to the ECB from different directions will most probably be rejected by the central bank in May, as the majority of analysts contributing to the special forecast report agree. "Countries such as Spain and Italy are contracting and suffer no inflationary pressures whatsoever. They would definitely enjoy lower rates to help them grow" suggests Yohay Elam, who nevertheless does not see the ECB making any moves at the upcoming meeting. SteveFri, 27 Apr 2012 07:03:57 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/04/27/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/04/20/Despite the unfavorable US March employment numbers the general expectation of analysts is that the Fed will remain on hold in April, observing the situation and ready to act in the future should data deteriorate further . All of the analysts polled for the special forecast report agree that one month of weaker job gains does not warrant a policy change and in the opinion of Adam Narczewski “the Fed needs to observe a trend, not just one month of data publications” before taking such aFri, 20 Apr 2012 10:10:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/04/20/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/03/28/No monetary policy changes are expected from the ECB and the BoE in March. In the opinion of the majority of the experts contributing to the special forecast report, it is highly unlikely for the ECB to change interest rates, while the BoE shouldn't decide to increase its bond purchase program despite the fact that two of the MPC members called for an expansion at the last meeting.. All of the analysts polled for the report agree that the ECB will not touch interest rates in March , but someWed, 28 Mar 2012 14:49:10 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/03/28/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/03/09/The majority of analysts polled for the forecast report on the Fed monetary policy decision believe that no movements will be made this month . Market attention will rather be focused on the FOMC's rate forecast and possible hints on whether an expansion of monetary stimulus is considered. During his latest testimony before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was unusually hawkish and did not mention QE3, "which leads us to believe thatFri, 09 Mar 2012 11:39:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/03/09/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/03/02/The March monetary policy meetings of the ECB as well as of the BoE will most probably be uneventful as neither central bank is expected to make changes to their economic policy . Even though the European Commission has recently announced that EU growth would slow down in 2012 more than initially expected, t he ECB should maintain the rate at 1% for the time being , in the opinion of Valeria Bednarik, as the first LTRO operation proved successful and the "latest LTRO auction on Feb 29th,Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:45:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/03/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/02/03/ECB's February monetary policy meeting draws market attention as many think another 25 bps rate cut is imminent, although it is not sure whether Mario Draghi will proceed with it next week , or will want to wait a little longer. The BoE on the other hand will surely maintain interest rates unchanged; there is however a possibility it will announce another round of QE. In the opinion of Adam Narczewski, the ECB "is strongly considering another interest rate cut." The question remains when DraghiFri, 03 Feb 2012 10:52:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/02/03/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/01/20/No monetary policy changes are expected from the Fed at the upcoming meeting. As it was previously signalized, interest rates are to remain unchanged until mid-2013, so market attention will rather be focused on the FOMC's projections concerning future movements – the first-time application of the new communication strategy announced at the December meeting. " At the next FOMC meeting, for sure the main event will be the forecast of interest rates ," suggests Adam Narczewski who neverthelessFri, 20 Jan 2012 09:08:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/01/20/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/01/06/The European crisis is weighing heavily on the monetary policy decisions of the ECB as well as the BoE. Depending on the developments in the area Mario Draghi will decide whether or not to proceed with another rate cut while the BoE MPC, although expected to stay on hold this month, might act if the situation worsens considerably, threatening the UK economy. The majority of analysts polled for our special forecast report consider another ECB rate cut possible at the first meeting in 2012Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:23:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2012/01/06/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/12/07/The upcoming FOMC meeting, scheduled for December 13 at 19:15 GMT, should not bring any monetary policy changes. The Fed has already signalized it intends to maintain interest rates at the record-low level of 0.25 % until at least 2013, while an extension of the quantitative easing program seems to be moving away for now in the face of recent positive economic data. "I think that the FOMC will remain on the sidelines once again," suggests Yohay Elam, who believes that the Fed will "wait tillWed, 07 Dec 2011 14:53:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/12/07/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/12/02/In December the ECB monetary policy meeting will be the center of attention , as the BoE Monetary Policy Committee, which convenes on the same day, is not expected to make any moves this time. At the November meeting, his first as ECB President, Mario Draghi proved that he will not fight shy of firm actions, should the situation require it. That is why the majority of analysts polled for our special report prices another 25bp rate reduction on December 8 . "I certainly will not be surprisedFri, 02 Dec 2011 13:43:53 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/12/02/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/11/04/The BoE will most probably refrain from any monetary policy moves in November, as all the analysts polled for our special report agree. After last months' decision to expand the Asset Purchase Program, the MPC will want to wait and see the outcome of their action, before taking further steps. " We are expecting no change after the 'surprise' increase in the bond purchasing program last month ," claims Bill Hubard and Valeria Bednarik emphasizes that the BoE "is well known to wait for theFri, 04 Nov 2011 10:26:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/11/04/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/10/28/According to the analysts polled for our special report, the Fed will probably refrain from introducing important changes to the monetary policy during the upcoming meeting on November 2. The experts agree that the adoption in October of the Maturity Extension Program, also known as Operation Twist, as well as the earlier pledge to maintain rates low until mid-2013 should mean, in the words of Yohay Elam, that "the Federal Reserve will take a break from big decisions in the upcoming meeting."Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:12:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forex@fxstreet.com (FXstreet.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/forecast-central-banks/2011/10/28/