China’s February PMI to test historic low of 38.8, says ANZ Research
Feb 28, 2020 06:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Chinas manufacturing PMI for February is expected to reach an historic low of 38.8. The impact of the virus outbreak will see PMI drop further than the previous low in Q4 2008, according to the latest report from ANZ...
Feb 28, 2020 06:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy
EM Asian currencies are likely to advance somewhat temporarily versus the dollar because of a dropped DXY Index, but will pare their gains soon amid escalating global risk aversion as the US is set to become the next...
China’s manufacturing PMI for February likely to hit historic low of 38.8, says ANZ Research
Feb 27, 2020 06:50 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Chinas manufacturing PMI for February is expected to hit an historic low of 38.8. The impact of the virus outbreak will see PMI drop further than the previous low in Q4 2008, according to the latest report from ANZ...
NZ January unadjusted trade balance stronger-than-expected as exports overpower imports
Feb 27, 2020 05:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealands unadjusted trade balance saw a deficit of $340 million, which was stronger than expected. Exports fell seasonally, but not by as much as expected. The majority of the supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19...
U.S. Treasuries slump ahead of 5-year auction, FOMC members’ speeches
Feb 26, 2020 13:37 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries slumped during Wednesdays afternoon session ahead of the countrys 5-year auction, due to be held today by 18:00GMT. Also, speeches by FOMC members, Kaplan and Kashkari, awaiting to be delivered today by...
UK gilts gain ahead of BoE MPC members’ speeches
Feb 26, 2020 11:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts gained during European trading hours Wednesday ahead of a host of speeches by members of the Bank of Englands (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), all due to be delivered through this week, for...
German bunds mixed ahead of ECB President Lagarde’s speech, February employment report
Feb 26, 2020 11:32 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds remained mixed during afternoon session Wednesday ahead of the European Central Banks (ECB) Governor Christine Lagardes speech, due to be delivered today by 13:30GMT and the countrys employment report for...
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