FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 15th November 2017
Nov 15, 2017 05:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Wage price index rose 0.5 percent in the third quarter, up 2 percent from a...
New Zealand bonds close higher following Australian debt market
Nov 15, 2017 05:49 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealand government bonds closed higher Wednesday following arise in prices of Australian debt, which pushed the yields over 5 basis points across the curve. At the time of closing, the yield on the benchmark 10-year...
JGBs rise slightly as GDP growth slows in Q3; heavy BoJ bond buying
Nov 15, 2017 04:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds rose slightly Wednesday after gross domestic product (GDP) growth slows in the third-quarter, coupled with heavy bonds buying from the Bank of Japan in its daily market operations. The yield on...
Australian bonds gain after wages data disappoint investors
Nov 15, 2017 03:40 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds gainedWednesdayafter Australian wage growth has come in well below expectations for the second straight month. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to its...
China’s housing market to weaken, likely to drag overall economic growth
Nov 14, 2017 14:35 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
There are evident signs of the deceleration in Chinese housing market, noted Danske Bank in a research report. Home sales growth in October remained in the negative territory, while the PMI construction for the month of...
U.S. Treasuries flat in muted trading; eyes on October consumer inflation data
Nov 14, 2017 10:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries traded flat Tuesday amid a silent trading day and as investors are awaiting the countrys consumer price-led inflation index, scheduled to be released on November 15 by 13:30GMT. Also, retail sales for...
Nov 14, 2017 10:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Just days after U.S. President Trump concluded his trip to China and Vietnam, where he received a lavish welcome, the U.S. commerce department announced preliminary AD (Anti-Dumping Duty) on tools chests and cabinets from...
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