Subdued wage growth in euro area likely to keep core inflation low

Jul 20, 2016 05:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In the past two years, unit labor cost growth in the euro area has been subdued and is expected to remain one of the main reasons for weak core inflation in the currency bloc, stated Societe Generale in a research note....

Depreciation pressure on yuan likely to remain this year amidst continued capital outflow

Jul 20, 2016 05:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy

On Tuesday, Chinas Ministry of Commerce stated that non-financial overseas direct investment (ODI) rose sharply by 58.7 percent year-on-year to USD 88.86 billion in the first half of the year. The depreciation pressure...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 20th July 2016

Jul 20, 2016 04:11 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Westpac leading economic index declined -0.2 percent m/m in...

Low inflation scenario likely to remain for longer period of time globally

Jul 19, 2016 11:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Low inflation scenario is expected to remain for a longer period globally, given the subdued demand. According to a Morgan Stanley research note, the slight movement upward in global inflation to 2.7 percent next year from...

French inflation likely to remain stable in July

Jul 19, 2016 11:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Following a rebound in HICP and CPI inflation in June, Frances inflation is likely to stabilize in July. According to a Societe Generale research report, Frances HICP inflation is likely to be stable at 0.3 percent...

Minutes of the July meeting reveal RBA unfazed by Brexit, but slightly subdued on domestic outlook

Jul 19, 2016 11:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) earlier today released minutes of the July meeting when interest rates were held unchanged at 1.75%. Minutes highlighted the central bank policy is not on a preset course and reiterated the...

Emerging markets’ economic growth likely to rebound as drag from commodity exporters fades

Jul 19, 2016 09:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Economic growth in emerging markets is likely to rebound from anticipated 4 percent this year to 4.7 percent in 2017 as the drag from commodity exporters wanes over time, noted Morgan Stanley in a research...