Trump announces upcoming withdraw from TPP on first day in office

Nov 22, 2016 07:01 am UTC| Commentary

In a small video, US President-elect Donald Trump laid out some of his for the early days and updated the American people on the transition process. He shares some of his ideas and plans which can be put to work on the...

JGBs remain nearly flat ahead of Japan’s Thanksgiving holiday

Nov 22, 2016 06:54 am UTC| Commentary

The Japanese government bonds traded nearly flat Tuesday as markets were mostly quiet with little in the way of market-moving news, and with no important data scheduled for release in Asia today. Also, will remain closed...

New Zealand net migration rises to record high in October, population growth steers fastest in 40 years

Nov 22, 2016 06:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Net migration in New Zealand rose to record high levels during the month of October, with population growth in the country steering to the fastest rate in 40 years. New Zealands annual net gain in migrants for the year...

U.S. existing home sales likely to drop in October, rising inventories to weigh on prices

Nov 22, 2016 05:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Existing home sales in the United States are expected to have dropped during the month of October, with further volatility expected in the upcoming near term however, risk of rising inventories will likely exert pressure...

New Zealand bonds close higher as investors risk appetite fade post 6.2 magnitude earthquake

Nov 22, 2016 05:40 am UTC| Commentary

The New Zealand government bonds closed higher Tuesday as investors risk appetite faded after reports of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake off the North Island. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond, which moves inversely to...

China’s economic activity continues to hold up, but overall investments to slowdown in near term

Nov 22, 2016 05:18 am UTC| Commentary

The Chinese economic growth continues to remain firm quite surprisingly. The economic growth is mainly driven by a rebound in corporates due to a recovery in domestic orders and increased sales prices that has stimulated...

Australia’s consumer sentiment drops on fall in views of economic outlook

Nov 22, 2016 05:14 am UTC| Commentary

Australias consumer sentiment for the week ended 20 November dropped after recording a rise in the previous week. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian consumer confidence dropped 2.3 percent. In the previous week it had risen 0.3...