USD/CNY, USD/CNH remains volatile and 7.00 mark remains a critical level for now: Commerzbank
Nov 06, 2019 09:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The USD/CNY and USD/CNH currency pairs have become quite volatile and the 7.00 mark remains a critical level for now. However, trade headlines is still the key catalyst, according to the latest research report from...
Imports compression continues in Philippines, pointing to better Q3 GDP: ING Economics
Nov 06, 2019 07:19 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The pullback in Philippines September imports, despite the drop in exports, means that net trade will likely not weigh on overall growth momentum in GDP accounting for the third quarter of this year, according to the...
RBNZ likely to keep rates on hold in November before cutting twice next year, says Capital Economics
Nov 06, 2019 06:38 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to keep rates on hold in November before cutting twice next year, while the consensus expects rates to be cut in November and once more in 2020, according to the latest...
New Zealand unemployment rises to 4.2 pct in September quarter, higher than market expectations
Nov 06, 2019 04:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealands unemployment rate rose back to 4.2 percent in the third quarter of the year. This was in line with ANZ expectations, but slightly higher than the market expected. The 4.2 percent print reflected a bounce-back...
Australian bonds maintain downtrend tracking U.S. Treasuries on optimistic trade deal news
Nov 06, 2019 03:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds continued to down trend during Asian session Wednesday tracking a similar movement in the United States Treasuries after optimism struck over the U.S.-China trade deal, urging investors to...
Violence in South Africa: the search for root causes
Nov 05, 2019 11:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
South Africans are frequently reminded of just how violent the country is. Attacks on foreign nationals and the killing of women and children have been prominent in the news. The latest crime statistics show that between...
As the coal industry shrinks, miners deserve a just transition – here's what it should include
Nov 05, 2019 11:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Murray Energy, one of the biggest private U.S. coal companies, has become the fifth coal company to file for bankruptcy in 2019. Union leaders and many elected officials worry that in addition to the 7,000 miners on...
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