German consumer prices in September likely to hit 16-month high, state data shows
Sep 29, 2016 11:41 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Consumer price inflation in Germany is likely to surge to a 16-month high in September, picking up more than market expectations, according to a set of regional data released Thursday that delivered an encouraging sign for...
Spanish inflation turns positive for the first time in two years amid ongoing political deadlock
Sep 29, 2016 10:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Consumer prices in Spain turned positive for the first time in two years, although falling short of analysts expectations in midst of an ongoing political deadlock that has left the country without a stable government for...
German unemployment rises surprisingly in September for the first time this year
Sep 29, 2016 10:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The number of jobless people in Germany during the month of September rose for the first time this year, a sign of concern that the United Kingdoms exit from the European Union has yet not cooled off within the economic...
Rising border tension between India and Pakistan may cook further losses for stocks and bonds
Sep 29, 2016 10:11 am UTC| Commentary Economy Insights & Views
The Indian stock index and bonds slumped Thursday after the Director General of military operations of the Indian Army, Lt. General Ranbir Singh said that they have attacked terrorist camps in Pakistan, which were...
Spanish retail sales ease in August; economic growth likely to witness pressure in 2017
Sep 29, 2016 10:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Retail sales in Spain eased during the month of August, compared to a year earlier period; also, the countrys economic growth is likely to witness pressure during 2017 in midst of a political deadlock that has left the...
U.K. mortgage approvals sink to lowest in two years, miss expectations
Sep 29, 2016 09:31 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Mortgage approvals in the United Kingdom sunk its lowest level in almost two years , painting a mixed picture of the countrys housing market since the inception of the Brexit vote on June 23. UKs mortgage approvals...
Briferendum Aftermath Series: J-curve with complications
Sep 29, 2016 08:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Whenever you read that sterling depreciation that occurred immediately after the outcome of the June referendum would be good for the UK economy boosting exports, take it with a pinch of salt and remember the J-curve....