U.S. Treasuries gain ahead of August producer price index, FOMC members’ speeches
Sep 12, 2018 10:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries gained Wednesday ahead of the countrys producer price index (PPI) for the month of August and a host of speeches by FOMC members, scheduled for later in the day; St. Louis Fed President Bullard and...
Sep 12, 2018 10:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds gained during afternoon session Wednesday after eurozones industrial production for the month of July disappointed market participants, missing expectations. All eyes will now remain focussed on the...
Sep 12, 2018 08:31 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is expected to maintain its target range for the 3-month Libor at -1.25 percent to -0.25 percent and the interest rate on demand deposits at -0.75 percent until the end of 2019, according to...
New Zealand bonds close lower tracking U.S. Treasuries amid ongoing trade conflicts
Sep 12, 2018 06:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds closed on the downside during late morning session Wednesday tracking a similar movement in the United States after the latter witnessed a record number of job openings in July amid ongoing trade...
Sep 12, 2018 05:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealands gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of this year is expected to have seen solid growth of 0.7 percent q/q, although that would still see annual growth moderate from 2.7 percent to 2.5 percent...
Sep 12, 2018 03:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds traded a little lower on Wednesday as market hopes better-than-expected August employment report. Investors remained side-lined amid a muted trading day that is scheduled to witness data of little economic...
German bunds suffer after September ZEW economic sentiment improves; 30-year auction eyed
Sep 11, 2018 09:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds suffered during afternoon session Tuesday after the countrys ZEW economic sentiment for the month of September improved, better than market expectations as well. Investors will now be eyeing the super-long...
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