As its economy changes, China is starting to export its real estate ideas too

Dec 09, 2016 16:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate Economy

When it comes to discussions about Chinese real estate investors, we tend to focus on the idea that they are buying up property in places like Australia, pushing up prices even if that is somewhat questionable. But it...

Bank of England survey shows sharp rise in 2017 UK inflation expectations

Dec 09, 2016 16:05 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

A Bank of England (BoE) survey published on Friday showed that Britons expected to see higher inflation and interest rates in 2017. Slump in the value of sterling after Britains vote to leave the European Union is seen as...

Renminbi Series

Direct trading between Yuan and 7 other currencies to commence from Dec 12: PBOC

Dec 09, 2016 14:41 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The Chinese central bank, PBOC, has agreed to establish direct trading between its yuan currency and seven foreign currencies. In an announcement made on its website earlier today, the central bank noted that China will...

Sweden’s November consumer price inflation likely rose 0.1 pct, travelling prices the main driver

Dec 09, 2016 13:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Swedens consumer price inflation is likely to have accelerated in November in sequential terms. According to a Nordea Bank research report the CPI index is set to have risen 0.1 percent, whereas the CPIF is likely to have...

Migrant Crisis Series

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Why Britain's public finances will suffer if Brexit reduces migration

Dec 09, 2016 11:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Brexit will have high fiscal costs and a large part of that will be a consequence of what happens to migration numbers. That was the conclusion widely drawn from the Office for Budget Responsibilitys most recent Economic...

Central Banking Series

BoK likely to remain on hold next week, inflation in 2017 to reach target band, says ANZ

Dec 09, 2016 11:55 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Korea (BoK) is expected to remain on hold at the monetary policy meeting scheduled to be held next week, with headline inflation making a gradual and slow rise. Also, consumer prices in the country are expected...

To protect markets we need strict penalties for insider trading

Dec 09, 2016 11:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Economy

In the first ever case in which a corporation has been found liable for insider trading, German construction company Hochtief has been fined A$400,000 for insider trading and required to make donations to the Australian...