FxWirePro Commodities Watch (Grains and Oilseeds)

Apr 26, 2019 10:18 am UTC| Commentary

Background: Understanding commodities are vital to gauge the performance of other asset classes such as bonds, equities, and even currencies. Since, 2014, any regular follower of financial markets would be able to...

NZ records larger-than-expected monthly trade surplus in March; export outlook remains solid going forward

Apr 26, 2019 07:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy

New Zealand record-high exports in March saw a larger-than-expected monthly trade surplus, and a narrower annual deficit; demand from China remains robust. The unadjusted monthly trade balance posted a solid $922 million...

Chinese yuan likely to remain supported or advance further vs CFETS basket of currencies ahead of US-China trade talks, says Scotiabank

Apr 26, 2019 06:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Chinese yuan is expected to remain supported or advance further versus a CFETS basket of currencies ahead of the 10th and 11th round of US-China trade talks, according to the latest research report by...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 26th April 2019

Apr 26, 2019 05:20 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Sizable economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: PPI inflation declined to 1.9 percent y/y in Q1. Australias terms of trade...

Australian bonds slightly gain following disappointing Q1 producer price index

Apr 26, 2019 05:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds slightly gained during Asian trading session Friday following disappointment in the countrys producer price inflation (PPI) data for the first quarter of this year, which added to hopes of a...

FxWirePro: Most Asian markets in red, gold hovers around $1,280 mark

Apr 26, 2019 04:08 am UTC| Commentary

All the major Asian indices were trading on a lower note on Friday. Gold was trading around $1,279 mark while silver was trading around $14.96 mark. Tokyos Nikkei was trading 0.74 pct lower at 22,143.85...

U.S. weekly initial jobless claims rise

Apr 25, 2019 18:46 pm UTC| Commentary

U.S. initial jobless claims rose last week. In the week ended 20 April, the initial jobless claims rose by 37k to 230k, as compared with expectations of a modest rise. At 230k, initial jobless claims are back at levels...