Here's what the carbon tax means for you
Apr 03, 2019 10:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The federal carbon tax is now in effect in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick. The tax increases the cost of fossil fuels in order to reduce consumption, thus lowering Canadas carbon emissions. Many...
Apr 03, 2019 10:18 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds suffered during European session Wednesday after the countrys services PMI for the month of March came in higher than market expectations, coupled with eurozones retail sales data for February, which also...
Apr 03, 2019 09:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts plunged during European trading session Wednesday even after the countrys March services activity contracted for the first time since July 2016, posting below the 50-point threshold mark amid...
Apr 03, 2019 08:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The downswing in the Asia-Pacific regions export cycle is expected tp persist through 2019 even if a short-term U.S.-China trade deal is agreed, according to SP Global Ratings report published today, titled Asia-Pacific...
Apr 03, 2019 07:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australias trade balance improved in February to a record surplus, following Januarys strong surplus. Underlying this were broadly steady exports, with a rise in iron ore offsetting a decline in coal. A decline in...
JGB yields improve ahead of super-long 30-year auction, February household spending data
Apr 03, 2019 06:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Japanese government bond yields improved at close on Wednesday ahead of the countrys super-long 30-year auction and household spending data for the month of February, both scheduled to be unveiled on April 4 by...
Apr 03, 2019 04:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The EM Asian currencies are expected to benefit from global reflation policies and yield-chasing portfolio inflows, while keeping a close watch on hovering uncertainties surrounding US-China trade talks, upcoming general...
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