Chinese economy continues to weigh on oil prices

Oct 19, 2015 16:01 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Oil prices are beginning the new week of trading down in the wake of predominantly weak Chinese economic data . Brent has fallen to a good $50 per barrel and WTI has slipped below the $47 per barrel mark. New data relating...

Continued deterioration in Brazil's macro economy and financial conditions

Oct 19, 2015 12:19 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Both the macro economy and financial conditions of Brazil have further deteriorated since the September Copom meeting. On the growth front, August retail sales and labour market developments were worse than expected...

China's deflationary risks hints further monetary easing

Oct 19, 2015 12:15 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Chinas CPI inflation came in lower than expected at 1.6% y/y for September, down from 2.0% in August, driven mainly by food prices. Core inflation moderated by 10bp to 1.6% y/y. PPI deflation remained deeply negative at...

China's domestic sectors to show resilience

Oct 18, 2015 22:28 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The flash PMI reports for October will offer a first hint of just how much a toll the slowdown in emerging economies, and not least China, it taking on the real global economy. It is notable, moreover, that in some...

UK retail sales in focus

Oct 18, 2015 20:32 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

After a volatile week for GBP crosses, this week will be relatively quiet on the data front and, as such, the catalyst for a continuation of last weeks EURGBP downtrend would likely be the ECB. A dovish ECB press...

US August JOLTS data mirror softening in payroll growth

Oct 16, 2015 15:17 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reported total job openings fell to 5.370mn in August, down from the revised July estimate of 5.668mn and below consensus expectations (5.580mn). The 298k decline was...

TAX receipts show US economy healthy

Oct 16, 2015 10:13 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

While all the focus is on payroll numbers or weak inflation pushing rate hike expectation from FED further into the future. However one measure is showing that US economy may not be roaring but more than humming and...