German bunds climb ahead of November ZEW economic sentiment, Q3 GDP
Nov 11, 2019 10:11 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds climbed during European trading session Monday ahead of the countrys ZEW economic sentiment data for the month of November, scheduled to be released on November 12 by 10:00GMT and the gross domestic...
New Zealand’s retail spending falls in October, spending levels remain well up on those seen H1
Nov 11, 2019 09:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealands retail spending fell 0.6 percent in October, a weaker result than expected. Todays result follows strong gains in the past two months. Spending levels remain well up on those seen through the first half of the...
Nov 11, 2019 07:45 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to keep the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) on hold at its monetary policy meeting this week and deliver a statement similar to its September OCR Review, according to the latest...
Nov 11, 2019 06:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Chinese yuan is still expected to advance in the coming weeks, while remaining susceptible to developments in the ongoing US-China trade talks, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. Although...
Australian bonds gain ahead of October employment report; U.S.-China trade doubts continue
Nov 11, 2019 04:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds gained during Asian session of the first trading day of the week Monday ahead of the countrys employment report for the month of October, scheduled to be released later this week amid...
U.S. Treasuries gain in muted trading session ahead of FOMC member Brainard’s speech
Nov 08, 2019 11:18 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries gained during Fridays afternoon session amid a muted trading day that witnessed data of little economic significance. However, a speech by Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) member Brainard, due to be...
German bunds remain flat after September trade balance cheers investors amid Brexit uncertainty
Nov 08, 2019 10:04 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds remained flat during European trading session Friday after the countrys trade balance for the month of September cheered market investors amid ongoing Brexit uncertainties. The German 10-year bond...
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