INR likely to remain resilient; eyes on Modi-Trump meeting, says Scotiabank

Feb 24, 2020 06:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Indian rupee is expected to remain resilient and the Federal Reserve to maintain its dovish tone, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The INR has been outperforming most regional peers since...

UK gilts shrug off solid retail sales data; 10-year yield falls to 1-week low as coronavirus fear haunts

Feb 20, 2020 11:26 am UTC| Economy Commentary

The United Kingdoms held gains during European trading hours on Thursday even as the countrys January retail sales remained solid and promising, with month -over- month data rising to seven month high of 0.9...

German bunds hold gains as investors monitor coronavirus situation

Feb 20, 2020 11:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy

German bunds held gains during afternoon session on Thursday as traders seek refuge in safe-haven assets on fear that the coronavirus outbreak will slow the global economy. The German 10-year bond yield, which move...

Australian jobless rate lifts to 5.3 pct in January, employment change modest

Feb 20, 2020 07:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In a reversal of Decembers move, Australias unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.3 percent in January, while employment rose modestly. The underutilisation rate jumped to a 19-month high. Alongside this, the participation...

Australian bonds surge as January employment data raises prospects of RBA rate cut

Feb 20, 2020 04:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian bonds surge on Thursday as January disappointing employment data has strengthened the prospects for Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut. The yield on Australias benchmark 10-year note, which moves...

Coronavirus impact likely to affect Japan’s export recovery, says Oxford Economics

Feb 19, 2020 08:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy

After exports to China had picked up in previous months, the renewed contraction in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak underscores risks to growth and dents hope for a near-term export recovery, according to the latest...

No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much better

Feb 19, 2020 04:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Real Estate

The idea that we should decentralise our population has come up many times in Australia. Recently, the National Farmers Federation president pushed the notion, calling for a shift to the regions. And the premise is this:...