Dec 19, 2018 06:10 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Japanese government bonds traded mixed on Wednesday after investors were disappointed by the worse-than-expected trade balance data for the month of November, released early today. Investors will now focus on the Bank...
Dec 19, 2018 04:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds were scarred by a fall in investors risk appetite as concerns over a slowdown in global economic growth groped market sentiments, pushing participants towards safe-haven buying. Further to...
Dec 18, 2018 11:24 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries climbed during late afternoon session Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven investments amid growing worries over a global economic slowdown as equities turned red towards the end of this year ahead of...
Dec 18, 2018 10:24 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilt yields came under pressure during Tuesdays afternoon session, as investors remained jolted by concerns over a global economic slowdown after equity markets took a hit worldwide ahead of Britains...
German bunds jump after December Ifo business climate index disappoints investors
Dec 18, 2018 09:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds jumped during European session Tuesday after the countrys Ifo business climate index disappointed market investors, amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. The...
USD/RUB likely to trade sideways at 67.00 by end of 2019, says Commerzbank
Dec 18, 2018 07:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The USD/RUB currency pair is expected to trade sideways at 67.00 by the end of next year, according to the latest research report from Commerzbank. The Russian central bank hiked rates by 25bps on Friday, in line with...
Dec 18, 2018 06:49 am UTC| Commentary Economy
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence was essentially unchanged last week, rising just 0.1 percent. Current financial conditions were down 2 percent, while future financial conditions were flat for the...
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