UK gilts trade weaker on expectations of rise in April consumer price inflation, retail sales
May 15, 2017 10:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The UK gilts traded weaker on Monday on expectations of a rise in the countrys consumer price inflation (CPI), scheduled to be released on May 16. Also, the release of retail sales, due on May 18, will provide further...
Thailand full-year economic growth seen at 3.2 pct y/y, says ANZ Research
May 15, 2017 09:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Thailands full-year economic growth is seen at 3.2 percent y/y. This level of growth is unlikely to impact inflation in a significant manner. Accordingly, monetary policy should also remain accommodative throughout this...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
May 15, 2017 09:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
This week is relatively less risk-heavy in terms of scheduled data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Not many central bank activities this week. A few Federal Reserve...
German bunds fall ahead of Eurozone’s Q1 GDP, April consumer inflation
May 15, 2017 08:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds fell Monday as investors wait to watch the Eurozones first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and April consumer price inflation (CPI), scheduled to be released on May 16 and 17 respectively. Also,...
Bank Indonesia likely to hold policy rate steady this week until stronger data is out, says DBS Bank
May 15, 2017 06:53 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
Bank Indonesia (BI) is widely expected to hold its policy rate steady this week as there is no compelling reason to trim its policy rate further at this point. Inflation is already back above 4 percent y/y and the upward...
New Zealand close higher despite rise in Q1 retail sales; market eyes GDT price auction
May 15, 2017 06:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds closed higher Monday despite a rise in the countrys retail sales for the first quarter of this year. Further, investors are closely eyeing the GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) price auction, scheduled to be...
May 15, 2017 05:19 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds hopped on the first trading day of the week, tracking strength in its United States counterpart, after reading a set of weaker-than-expected economic data for the month of April, released...
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