Australian bonds gain as RBA April meeting minutes hints at policy easing; 10-year yield down 2bps
Apr 16, 2019 04:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds gained during Asian session Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australias April meeting minutes hinted that the central bank is more inclined towards a rate cut rather than a rate hike. The...
FxWirePro: Is Greece a comeback story now?
Apr 15, 2019 12:26 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
Greece is making a comeback, at least the bond market is pointing to that direction. The 10-year yield on Greek bonds have declined to 328 bps in April, down from 373 bps in March, and 438 bps at the end of 2018....
U.S. Treasury yields remain flat in muted trading session ahead of FOMC member Evans’ speech
Apr 15, 2019 11:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasury yields remained flat on the first trading day of the week Monday amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. Also, later today, FOMC member Evans is scheduled to...
UK gilts slip ahead of February employment report, March CPI data
Apr 15, 2019 10:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts slipped during European session Monday ahead of the countrys employment report for the month of February and consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of March, scheduled to be released on...
German bunds suffer ahead of April ZEW economic sentiment, Eurozone March CPI data
Apr 15, 2019 09:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds suffered during European trading session Monday ahead of the countrys ZEW economic sentiment data, scheduled to be released on April 16 by 09:00GMT and eurozones consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the...
China’s commodities imports record solid gains in March on upswing in seasonal demand
Apr 15, 2019 08:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Chinas commodities imports recorded solid gains in March on an upswing in seasonal demand. This validates the recent improvement in industrial activities and bodes well for imports in coming months amid rising fixed asset...
Apr 15, 2019 07:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The yuan is likely to advance moderately with Chinas economic recovery gaining further momentum, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. Further, Chinas money and credit boom is expected to continue...
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