JGBs remain narrowly mixed in muted trading ahead of July national core CPI, FOMC meeting minutes
Aug 21, 2018 05:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds remained narrowly mixed Tuesday amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. Investors will now remain focussed on the countrys national consumer price...
Australian bonds fall across the curve as U.S.-China trade talks lift investors’ risk appetite
Aug 21, 2018 03:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds fell across the curve during early Asian session Tuesday as investors risk appetite recovered following the U.S.-China trade talks, lifting the 10-year yield from this years low seen yesterday. The...
Aug 20, 2018 11:45 am UTC| Commentary Market Roundups Digital Currency Economy
BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices, once again disappointed market participants is testing the $6,500 mark during European session Monday after Chinese regulators have arrested three individuals found accused and guilty for $87...
U.S. Treasuries surge ahead of trade talks with China; August FOMC meeting minutes in focus
Aug 20, 2018 10:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries surged Monday amid a comeback in trade talks with China over tariffs this week. However, it will be a quiet start to the week in the US, with the first important diary entries being Wednesdays release...
German bunds slip in European trading ahead of 10-year auction, August manufacturing PMI
Aug 20, 2018 09:50 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds slipped during European session Monday as investors wait to watch the countrys 10-year auction, scheduled to be held on August 22, besides, the manufacturing PMI for the month of August, due on the...
Aug 20, 2018 08:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Thailands gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of this year cheered market participants; at 4.6 percent y/y (1 percent q/q sa), Q2 2018 GDP growth came in only marginally short of ANZ Researchs...
New Zealand bonds end tad higher ahead of GlobalDairyTrade price auction, Q2 retail sales
Aug 20, 2018 07:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds ended tad higher Monday as investors await to watch the GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) price auction and retail sales for the second quarter of this year, both scheduled to be released on August 21. At the...
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