U.S. durable goods orders likely to decline in November, capital goods to register rise

Dec 22, 2016 08:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Durable goods orders in the United States are expected to have declined during the month of November, while the indicator of core capital goods is expected to have risen during the same period. The worlds largest economy...

German economic growth likely to slow considerably in 2017, weakness in trade to weigh further

Dec 22, 2016 08:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Economic growth in Germany is expected to show aslowdown in 2017, following considerable momentum over the last two years. While the economy will likely have to do without a number of special factors that provided a boost...

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Renminbi Series: China yield curve review post US election

Dec 22, 2016 07:08 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Chinas bond market has been rattling in recent times, especially after the US election that has led to a surge in the dollar and US stocks as investors shun the safety of bonds. The recent strength of the dollar, which has...

New Zealand current account deficit nearly unchanged in Q3, in line with consensus

Dec 22, 2016 06:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The current account deficit in New Zealand remained nearly unchanged during the third quarter of this year, in line with what markets had initially anticipated. Looking ahead, the goods balance is set to improve over the...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 22nd December, 2016

Dec 22, 2016 06:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Sizable numbers of economic dockets and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: United Kingdom: GFK consumer confidence for December marginally improved to...

U.K. consumer confidence improves in December; general economic outlook still remains cloudy

Dec 22, 2016 06:10 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom improved during the month of December, although overall economic outlook remained cloudy during the period. Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom was marginally better in...

New Zealand GDP jumps more than market expectations; expect RBNZ to remain on hold in near future

Dec 22, 2016 05:14 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The gross domestic product (GDP) of New Zealand jumped more than what markets had initially anticipated, during the third quarter of this year. However, it remained below the Reserve Bank of New Zealands (RBNZ) target...