French consumer prices rise slightly in June

Jul 13, 2016 09:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer prices in June rose slightly as increase in prices of energy was partly countered by a drop in prices of fresh food and certain manufactured goods at the start of the sales season. Frances statistics agency INSEE...

India’s retail inflation at 22-month high; to create anxiety in next policy meet

Jul 13, 2016 09:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Consumer price index in India rose to22-month high, a likely cause of concern in the Reserve Bank of Indias next policy meet in August. Also, investors are eagerly awaiting the nomination of Rajans successor whose term...

Malaysia’s industrial production expands, beats market expectations

Jul 13, 2016 08:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Industrial production in Malaysia expanded during the month of May, giving enough reason to Bank Negara to remain on hold in the Wednesdays meeting. However, it remained well above of what the markets had expected. Such...

Poland’s current account surplus likely to have increased in May

Jul 13, 2016 08:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Poland is expected to have recorded a higher current account surplus in May as compared to the Aprils. According to a Societe Generale report, Polands current account surplus is likely to have risen by EUR 24 million to...

Mexican industrial production rises in May; weakness still continues

Jul 13, 2016 07:08 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The industrial sector in Mexico continued to be subdued in May. Thoughindustrial output rose 0.3 percent on a sequential basis in the month, the year-on-year rate dropped to 0.4 percent from 1.9 percent in the 12 months...

Business sentiment in euro area drops as political risk deepens

Jul 13, 2016 06:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The latest Markit Business Outlook survey showed that sentiment amongst Eurozone business has dropped to the lowest since the end of 2014. The survey was carried out in the month of June, with most of the responses taken...

Japan industrial output falls sharply as exports remain low

Jul 13, 2016 05:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Industrial production witnessed a sharp fall in Japan during the month of May as weak exports continued to weigh on the countrys manufacturing demand and hence, output. This called for new economic stimulus measures from...