National Bank of Poland’s MPC sees stable policy rates despite concerns over economic growth

Oct 21, 2016 10:25 am UTC| Central Banks Commentary Economy

The National Bank of Polands (NBP) monetary policy committee (MPC) still sees stable rates as the most likely scenario in the recently released minutes of the latest monetary policy meeting. This is despite the fact that...

Bank Negara likely to ease in November, inflation likely to soften in coming months

Oct 21, 2016 09:50 am UTC| Central Banks Commentary Economy

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to ease its key interest rate at the monetary policy meeting in November with inflation likely to soften in the next 2-3 months and as growth concern intensifies. Rising inflation...

Taiwan direct investment in ASEAN-6 doubles over past 5 years, sees room to grow further

Oct 21, 2016 09:04 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Taiwans direct investment in the ASEAN-6 has doubled over the past five years and has plenty of room to grow further. Chinas slowdown, rebalancing and rising wages are prompting Taiwanese firms to adjust overseas...

China business sentiment falls to 5-month low on sharp decline in short-term manufacturing outlook

Oct 21, 2016 08:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Business sentiment in China fell to a five-month low during the period of October, following a sharp decline in the short-term manufacturing outlook of the country. The MNI China Business Sentiment Indicator, a gauge of...

South Korea exports edge higher in October, shipments to China fall

Oct 21, 2016 06:40 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Exports in South Korea edged higher during the first 20 days of the month of October due to a temporary effect of a rebound in ship exports. However, outbound shipments to China fell, marking the 15th straight month of...

Taiwan export orders beat expectations in Sep on surge in demand for electronics

Oct 21, 2016 05:46 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Export orders in Taiwan surged during the month of September, beating what markets had initially anticipated, following asurge in demand for electronic devices. Majorly, rising demand for Apples iPhone 7 series, in the...

China new home prices rise to record-high in September, despite tougher curbs

Oct 21, 2016 05:19 am UTC| Commentary Economy

New home prices in China rose to record high during the month of September as buyers remained in a rush to beat the tougher property curbs imposed by the Chinese governments; also, sale of new properties surged as buyers...