Australian bonds jump despite rebound in investors’ risk sentiment following hopes of resumption in U.S.-China trade talks

Aug 17, 2018 03:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds jumped during early Asian session Friday even as risk sentiments among investors rebounded, following expectations of a resumption in trade talks between the United States and China after a...

Euro area trade surplus falls in June, export growth unlikely to accelerate markedly in near term

Aug 16, 2018 21:24 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The monthly goods trade report for the euro area released today suggested that the trade performance once again provided little if any support. The adjusted trade surplus dropped for the third straight month to EUR 16.7...

Australia could house around 900,000 more migrants if we no longer let in tourists

Aug 16, 2018 20:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Many who fear Australias population boom believe we should be cutting down on immigration. They blame immigration for congestion and expenditure of environmental and other vital resources. They say Australias cities are...

Controlling intoxicants in Ontario is history not worth repeating

Aug 16, 2018 20:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is making good on his buck a beer campaign promise, is pledging to put beer and wine in corner stores and has just announced his intention to give distribution of cannabis to private...

Crypto Currency Brief: Bitcoin continues uptrend, South Korean cities aim to become crypto capitals, Thai SEC allows 7 exchanges to conduct legal crypto operations – Thursday, August 16th, 2018

Aug 16, 2018 11:42 am UTC| Commentary Digital Currency Market Roundups Economy

BTC/USD: Bitcoin continued on its uptrend during late European session Thursday, as the aftermath of the Bitcoin-ETF rejection seems to fade away, thus leading to a comeback in the digital currencys price movements. In...

UK gilts fall after July retail sales rebound above market expectations

Aug 16, 2018 10:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United Kingdoms gilts fell during European session Thursday after the countrys retail sales for the month of July rebounded above market expectations amid persistent geopolitical disturbances. The yield on the...

Australia July unemployment rate plunges to 6-year low, participation rate also declines

Aug 16, 2018 09:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias unemployment rate, edged down again and at 5.3 percent is at a six-year low, alongside a decline in the participation rate from 65.7 percent to 65.5 percent. Leading indicators for the labour market are slightly...