Aug 14, 2018 07:38 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australias business conditions edged lower during the month of July, but the survey continued to suggest that employment growth should remain solid in the near term. The business sector has been a key driver of growth over...
New Zealand bonds close higher as geopolitical tension stays on; eyes on Q2 producer price index
Aug 14, 2018 06:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds closed higher Tuesday as geopolitical tensions lingered, although Asian markets are expected not to be affected heavily by the ongoing political crisis in Turkey. Investors will now remain focussed on...
JGBs fall after risk sentiments improve; June industrial production better than market expectations
Aug 14, 2018 05:24 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds fell Tuesday as risk sentiments improved and investors shifted away from safe-haven buying after the Turkish political disturbance calmed to some extent, following the intervention of the countrys...
Australian bonds trade mixed in subdued session; Q2 wage data in focus
Aug 14, 2018 03:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds traded mixed in subdued session Tuesday as investors remain sidelined in any major deal ahead of June quarter wage price index data. However, Turkey was the main focus for markets with emerging...
Polish stable economic growth likely to continue, but may ease towards trend
Aug 13, 2018 20:32 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
In 2017, the Polish economy expanded strongly by 4.6 percent and strong momentum has continued through the second quarter of this year. This makes most commentators super bullish about 2018 growth but, such a view is...
Why some veterans feel alienated on campus and how universities can help
Aug 13, 2018 15:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Some veterans say they find campus alienating, dont feel they belong and fail to disclose their military status when they enrol, according to one of the first snapshots of Australian veterans experience of...
Polls update: Trump’s ratings held up by US economy; Australian polls steady
Aug 13, 2018 15:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Three months before the November 6 US midterm elections, the FiveThirtyEight poll aggregate gives Donald Trump a 41.7% approval rating and a 52.5% disapproval rating, for a net approval of -10.8. Despite issues such as...
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