Oct 31, 2017 06:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bond sharply jumped Tuesday on a continuous rise in investors worries over the political health of the country after the recent formation of the coalition government, backed by NZ First Party. Also, Prime...
Australian bonds yields plunge as Powell seen likely Fed chair pick
Oct 31, 2017 03:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds ralliedTuesdayas investors poured into safe-haven assets tracking a similar movement in the U.S. counterpart after Fed Governor Jerome Powell seems to be in the run-up for succeeding Janet Yellen in early...
Moody's: Outlook for Vietnam banking system is positive; strong economic prospects
Oct 31, 2017 03:32 am UTC| Research & Analysis Economy
Moodys Investors Service has changed its outlook for Vietnams banking system to positive for the next 12-18 months from stable, reflecting the countrys strong economic prospects and the positive outlooks for most rated...
Australian bonds yields plunge as Powell seen likely Fed Chair pick
Oct 31, 2017 02:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds ralliedTuesdayas investors poured into safe-haven assets tracking a similar movement in the U.S. counterpart after Fed Governor Jerome Powell seems to be in the run-up for succeeding Janet Yellen in early...
U.S. Treasuries jump on rising bets of less-hawkish Fed Governor Powell as next Fed Chair
Oct 30, 2017 11:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries jumped Monday on rising bets over the appointment of Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell as the next Fed Chair after Janet Yellens term ends in February 2018. As far as the FOMC announcement is...
German bunds trade narrowly mixed after retail sales disappoint in September; October CPI in focus
Oct 30, 2017 10:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds traded narrowly mixed Monday after the countrys retail sales for the month of September disappointed market participants, although registered higher figures than that in August. Also, the upcoming consumer...
BoE likely to hike Bank Rate by 25 bps to 0.50 pct with 7-2 vote count, says Danske Bank
Oct 30, 2017 09:52 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to hike the Bank Rate by 25 basis points from 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent at its meeting on Thursday (in line with consensus and market pricing). The shift is due to a combination of...
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