CEE economies likely to receive support from ECB in local currency bond markets

Oct 24, 2016 08:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The economies of the Central and Eastern European region are expected to receive support from the European Central Bank (ECB) in local currency bond markets. Looking forward, the ECB-driven environment will definitely...

Eurozone consumer confidence inches higher in October, in line with expectations

Oct 24, 2016 07:00 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Consumer confidence in the eurozone inched higher during the month of October, improving largely in line with what markets had initially anticipated. However, there was no market reaction post the release of the...

Thailand economy recovers at gradual pace, stable financial systems reflect resilience in economy

Oct 24, 2016 06:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Thailands economy is recovering at a gradual pace, with stable financial systems reflecting the resilience in the economy. The Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Veerathai however, mentioned in his speech last week that some...

Singapore consumer prices fall for 23rd straight month in Sep, in line with consensus

Oct 24, 2016 06:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer prices in Singapore fell for the 23rd straight month during the period of September, largely in line with what markets had earlier anticipated, which mainly reflected the smaller decline in private road transport...

South Korea economic growth likely to slow moderately on drag in manufacturing, exports

Oct 24, 2016 05:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The economic growth of South Korea is expected to have moderately slowed during the third quarter, largely following drag in the manufacturing and exports sector. Consumption growth also appears to have slowed in...

Japan returns to trade surplus in September, exports fall less than market consensus

Oct 24, 2016 05:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Trade balance in Japan posted a surplus during the month of September, with exports declining for the 12th consecutive month albeit at a much slower rate than expected. Japans merchandise trade surplus rose to JPY498.3...

Japan’s manufacturing PMI rises at the sharpest pace in nine months

Oct 24, 2016 04:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Manufacturing conditions in Japan rose at the fastest pace in nine months during the period of October, helped by a surge in sales, which have risen for the first time since January this year. A reading above 50 indicates...