China Crisis Series

Renminbi Series

Renminbi series: China takes up stems to curb outflow

Feb 29, 2016 10:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy

China has taken up steps, which are no reforms, rather anti-reform to break the backbone of fear surrounding its currency depreciation. Reform seeking China is once again back to the trinity table. Government probably...

Weak foreign demand remains main obstacle for higher growth in Danish economy

Feb 29, 2016 10:14 am UTC| Commentary

Denmarks economy expanded 0.2% q/q in Q4, almost on par with forecast. For the entire 2015, the economy grew 1.2%, slightly higher than the long term potential growth rate. However, there is still enough room for a longer...

Finland’s GDP expands in Q4, domestic demand grows surprisingly on consumption and investment

Feb 29, 2016 10:12 am UTC| Commentary

Finlands economy has indicated unexpectedly signs of rebound in the fourth quarter of 2015. Finlands GDP grew 0.1% q/q and 0.6% y/y. There were forecast of a slight decline in the flash estimate that was released...

Thailand’s domestic demand slowed in January, economic recovery continues to be gradual

Feb 29, 2016 08:49 am UTC| Commentary

The Bank of Thailands January economic report indicates that the countrys domestic demand slowed again after showing signs of moderate recovery in the second half of 2015. Domestic activity has slowed at the margin, in...

Migrant Crisis Series

Migrant crisis: Schengen under threat

Feb 29, 2016 08:46 am UTC| Commentary

Europes prized Schengen area, which is a passport free travel zone, highly critical to European integration is clearly under threat as Austria and other nine Balkan states too unilateral decision to choke migrant flows by...

Jobless rate in Japan likely dropped in January on improved tourism-related employment

Feb 29, 2016 08:27 am UTC| Commentary

Japans jobless rate is expected to decline in January to 3.2% from 3.3% in December. Winter-related consumption and tourism have been hit due to a warmer-than-usual winter in December. Since the start of January 2016, the...

US ISM manufacturing index likely rose in February

Feb 29, 2016 08:23 am UTC| Commentary

The US Institute for Supply Managements (ISM) national factory activity measure is expected to have risen in February to 49. This will be a second continuous increase in the gauge; however, it will still be lower than the...