May 09, 2017 06:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Exports growth in Taiwan is expected to temporarily slowdown during the second quarter of this year, before regaining momentum during the second half of 2017. Electronics demand should remain buoyant during the peak season...
New Zealand bonds end session on mixed tone as investors await RBNZ’s monetary policy decision
May 09, 2017 06:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds ended Tuesdays session on a mixed note as investors wait to watch the Reserve Bank of New Zealands (RBNZ) monetary policy decision, scheduled to be unveiled on May 11. At the time of closing, the...
May 09, 2017 05:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds remained flat Tuesday, tracking U.S. Treasuries as investors shrugged-off lower-than-expected retail sales for the month of March, released earlier today. The yield on the benchmark...
FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 9th May 2017
May 09, 2017 04:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Japan: Labor cash earnings declined by 0.4 percent y/y in March. Australia: Retail...
Government spending explained in 10 charts; from Howard to Turnbull
May 09, 2017 03:51 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
Successive Australian governments are usually judged on how they balance the budget and spend taxpayers dollars. The stereotypes are that Liberal governments keep a tight hold on the purse strings, while Labor governments...
Continued global growth momentum required to maintain China’s export growth, says Nordea Bank
May 08, 2017 22:44 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
Data released in April has given a mixed picture of the Chinese economy. Even if FX reserves came in upbeat, disappointing trade growth might be the start of a trend, noted Nordea Bank in a research report. This provides...
U.S. Treasuries gain ahead of FOMC members’ speech, 10-year auction
May 08, 2017 12:21 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries gained Monday as investors look forward to a host of speeches from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members, scheduled for later today and through the week. Also, 10-year note auction, due to be...
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