JGBs fall on improvement in risk sentiments; solid 10-year auction supports yields

Apr 02, 2019 06:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds closed lower Tuesday as investors shifted away from risk-haven assets after a 10-year auction attracted solid sales, thus pushing yields higher. The yield on the benchmark 10-year JGB note,...

Australian building approvals sharply rise in February, driven by increase in unit approvals

Apr 02, 2019 05:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias building approvals increased sharply in February, building on the small lift in January. This suggests we may be past the peak period of falling building approvals after the sharp declines in November and...

RBI likely to lower policy rate by another 25bp on Thursday to prop up India’s economic growth, says Scotiabank

Apr 02, 2019 05:34 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower its policy rate by another 25 basis points at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday afternoon to prop up Indias economic growth, after unexpectedly delivering a 25 bp...

Australian bonds mixed after RBA maintains steady policy rate with positive outlook on labour market

Apr 02, 2019 03:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds remained mixed during Asian trading session Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained a steady rate in its monetary policy meeting, held early today, while maintaining a...

New focus on the foundations of the UK's economy might help poorest regions post-Brexit

Apr 01, 2019 17:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Among all the uncertainty Brexit is causing, concerns have arisen over the potential fuel it is adding to the pertinent problem of inequality. There is mounting evidence that post-Brexit, the economic and social...

How government deficits fund private savings

Apr 01, 2019 17:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The ruling Liberals have tabled another deficit budget. The government debt grows larger. Commentators are wringing their hands and wagging their fingers. The worries are largely based in misrepresentation or ignorance of...

Canada is becoming a lonely place, and that’s good news for the food industry

Apr 01, 2019 17:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The number of single-person households in Canada has never been higher. It appears Canada is catching up to the rest of the Western world. More than 28 per cent of Canadian households are home to one person...