UK gilts trade lower as investors await Q4 GDP

Mar 28, 2017 10:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The UK gilts traded lower Tuesday as investors remain keen to watch the countrys fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), due to be release by the end of this week, will also remain crucial in deciding the movements in...

German bunds rally on expectations of lower March consumer inflation

Mar 28, 2017 08:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds rallied Tuesday, following expectations of a fall in the countrys consumer price inflation during the month of March. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond, which moves inversely to its price, slumped...

Oil in Global Economy Series

US crude oil production likely to reach multi-decade high by December, says Barclays Research

Mar 28, 2017 07:32 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Rising oil prices resulting from the OPEC deal have breathed new life into the US EP sector, which is likely to complicate OPECs decision in May. If production growth exceeds expectations, it could threaten to undo the...

JGBs trade mixed ahead of February retail sales, consumer inflation

Mar 28, 2017 06:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds traded mixed Tuesday as investors remain keen to watch the countrys February retail sales as well as consumer price inflation data, scheduled to be released on March 29 and 31...

Central Banking Series

PBoC likely to raise money market rates again, keep benchmark rates unchanged: Scotiabank

Mar 28, 2017 05:45 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) is expected to raise the money market rates again, if needed, while keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged. The central bank will maintain medium- and long- term funding costs...

New Zealand bonds disappoint tracking weak U.S. Treasuries

Mar 28, 2017 05:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The New Zealand bonds disappointed Tuesday, tracking weakness in the U.S. counterpart and as investors moved away from safe haven assets amid gains in riskier classes including equities and oil. In intraday trade, the...

Australian bonds gain modestly shrugging rebound in consumer confidence, higher equities

Mar 28, 2017 04:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian bonds gained modestly Tuesday as investors shrugged off the rebound in consumer confidence, led by improved economic outlook by the households. However, broad gains in equities slightly offset the...