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...
German bunds tad down after Q3 GDP beats consensus estimates, October CPI remains flat
Nov 14, 2017 08:49 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds slipped Tuesday after the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of this year beat market expectations, rising from that in the second-quarter. Also, consumer price-led inflation index...
Emerging economies likely to witness 5 pct average growth in next 2-years, says Danske Bank
Nov 14, 2017 08:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The emerging market economies are expected to witness an average growth of 5 percent over the next two years, according to a recent report from Danske Bank. While advanced economies should be happy to record an average...
Nov 14, 2017 06:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Just days after U.S. President Trump concluded his trip to China, where he received a lavish welcome, the U.S. state department announced final AD (Anti-Dumping Duty)/CVD (Countervailing Duty) on hardwood and plywood...
Fed Funds rate likely to reach 2-2.25 pct by end of next year, says Commerzbank
Nov 14, 2017 06:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The Federal Open Market Committees (FOMC) October 31-November 1 monetary policy meeting brought the expected confirmation of Fed policy. The Fed left its funds target corridor at between 1.00 percent and 1.25 percent. The...
Nov 14, 2017 05:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealand government bonds closed a tad lower in a quiet Tuesday trading session, although rising U.S. Treasury yields dragged the bonds prices lower. In addition, investors moved away from the safe-haven buying...
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