JGBs tad higher on last trading day in muted session amid geopolitical uncertainties
Aug 17, 2018 04:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds remained tad higher on the last trading day of the week in a muted session that witnessed least investor interference amid a slew of geopolitical tensions surrounding China and Turkey with the...
Aug 17, 2018 03:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds jumped during early Asian session Friday even as risk sentiments among investors rebounded, following expectations of a resumption in trade talks between the United States and China after a...
Euro area trade surplus falls in June, export growth unlikely to accelerate markedly in near term
Aug 16, 2018 21:24 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The monthly goods trade report for the euro area released today suggested that the trade performance once again provided little if any support. The adjusted trade surplus dropped for the third straight month to EUR 16.7...
Australia could house around 900,000 more migrants if we no longer let in tourists
Aug 16, 2018 20:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Many who fear Australias population boom believe we should be cutting down on immigration. They blame immigration for congestion and expenditure of environmental and other vital resources. They say Australias cities are...
Controlling intoxicants in Ontario is history not worth repeating
Aug 16, 2018 20:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is making good on his buck a beer campaign promise, is pledging to put beer and wine in corner stores and has just announced his intention to give distribution of cannabis to private...
Aug 16, 2018 11:42 am UTC| Commentary Digital Currency Market Roundups Economy
BTC/USD: Bitcoin continued on its uptrend during late European session Thursday, as the aftermath of the Bitcoin-ETF rejection seems to fade away, thus leading to a comeback in the digital currencys price movements. In...
UK gilts fall after July retail sales rebound above market expectations
Aug 16, 2018 10:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts fell during European session Thursday after the countrys retail sales for the month of July rebounded above market expectations amid persistent geopolitical disturbances. The yield on the...
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