New Zealand bonds close higher as food prices ease in October; GDT auction in focus
Nov 20, 2017 05:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealand bonds closed higher on Monday as investors sentiment was dented by weaker commodity prices and a central bank disinclined to raise interest rates. At the time of closing, the yield on the benchmark 10-year...
JGBs trade nearly flat in subdued trade; U.S. Treasury movements in focus
Nov 20, 2017 03:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese bonds traded nearly flat as investors remain sidelined in any big deal amid lack of any major domestic events. We foresee that the bond prices will keep drifting between small gains and losses in quiet trading...
Australian bonds gain ahead of RBA November meeting minutes, Governor Lowe speech
Nov 20, 2017 03:18 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds gainedon Mondayas investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) minutes for the November monetary policy meeting. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves...
U.S. Treasuries flat in muted trading session
Nov 17, 2017 10:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries remained flat Friday as investors remained sidelined in any major trading activity amid a silent session that witnessed data of little economic significance. The yield on the benchmark 10-year...
German bunds lose ground after ECB President Draghi points to solid economic expansion in eurozone
Nov 17, 2017 09:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds lost ground on the last trading day of the week after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi delivered an optimistic speech at the Frankfurt European Banking Congress today. The German 10-year...
Canada likely to grow by 2.2 pct in 2018, says Scotiabank
Nov 17, 2017 07:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Canadas economic growth is expected to expand by 2.2 percent going into next year, following a very strong 3.1 percent rise in 2017. Though growth is expected to slow substantially in 2018, that pace of activity will...
New Zealand bonds end lower on profit-booking; GDT auction in focus next week
Nov 17, 2017 06:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealand government bonds closed lower on Friday as investors cashed in profits after long rally this week. In addition, markets look ahead to the GDT auction scheduled to be held next week. At the time of closing,...
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