UK gilts slump post higher-than-expected May CPI; investors eye April employment report

Jun 13, 2017 11:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The UK gilts slumped Tuesday after reading the countrys higher-than-expected consumer price inflation for the month of May. Also, the employment report for the month of April, due on June 14 will provide further direction...

USD/INR likely to remain stuck in current trading range of 64 to 65, says Scotiabank

Jun 13, 2017 10:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In the near-term, the USD/INR currency pair is expected to remain stuck in its current trading range of 64 to 65. Indias foreign reserves climbed to a record high of USD381.17 billion as of June 2. It comes as no surprise...

Eurozone periphery bonds mixed ahead of May CPI, German 10-year auction

Jun 13, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Eurozone periphery bonds remained mixed Tuesday ahead of the zones consumer price inflation index (CPI), scheduled to be released on June 16. Also, the benchmark German 10-year bund auction, due on June 14 will render...

Central Banking Series

CBR likely to slash key rate by 25 bps to 16 pct as disinflation pauses in May, says Danske Bank

Jun 13, 2017 08:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is expected to slash the key rate by 25 basis points to 16 percent as disinflation stopped in May, while a 50 basis points call could be justified at its monetary policy meeting scheduled...

JGBs trade mixed ahead of April industrial production, BoJ policy decision

Jun 13, 2017 06:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds remained mixed Tuesday as investors wait to watch the countrys industrial production for the month of April, scheduled for release on June 14 and the Bank of Japans (BoJ) 2-day monetary policy...

New Zealand bonds end mixed as investors eye Q1 GDP

Jun 13, 2017 05:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The New Zealand bonds ended on a mixed tone Tuesday in a silent trading session that witnessed no data of economic significance. Also, investors are eyeing the countrys first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), scheduled...

Asian markets in green, gold stabilizes above $1,260 mark

Jun 13, 2017 05:13 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a higher note on Tuesday. Gold was trading around $1,265 mark and silver was trading around $16.88 mark. Japans Nikkei was trading 0.02 pct higher at 19,910.55 points. Hong...