Why NZ's emissions trading scheme should have an auction reserve price
Sep 18, 2018 12:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
While peoples eyes often glaze over when they hear the words emissions trading, we all respond to the price of carbon. Back in 2010, when the carbon price was around NZ$20 per tonne, forest nurseries in New Zealand...
German bunds rise in muted session ahead of September manufacturing PMI
Sep 18, 2018 09:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds rose during European session Tuesday amid a muted trading day that witnessed data of little economic significance. Investors will now be eyeing the countrys manufacturing PMI for the month of September,...
Sep 18, 2018 08:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The USD/THB is expected to trade in a range of 32.5-33.0 at present, following a broader market tone. Further the THB exchange rate will continue running a tight correlation with the DXY Index, according to the latest...
Australia’s weekly consumer confidence bounces on improved views over current financial conditions
Sep 18, 2018 07:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australias ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence bounced 1.5 percent last week, more than reversing the 1.3 percent fall witnessed in the prior week. Slight falls in sentiment towards future finances and current economic...
New Zealand bonds end lower ahead of GlobalDairyTrade price auction; Q2 GDP seen to rise
Sep 18, 2018 07:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds plunged at the time of closing Tuesday as investors expect to see a rise in the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of this year, scheduled to be released on September 19 by...
JGBs suffer despite hopes of worsening August trade balance; BoJ’s policy decision in focus
Sep 18, 2018 05:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bond prices suffered during late Asian session Tuesday even as market participants expect to see a worse trade balance data for the month of August, scheduled to be released today by 23:50GMT. Also, the...
Sep 18, 2018 04:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United States, as anticipated, announced 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods on Monday after the market closing. Several key goods were spared for the moment including Apple iPhones and watches,...
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