To get the 'good debt' tick, infrastructure needs to be fit for the future
May 09, 2017 15:06 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
In distinguishing between good and bad debt, federal Treasurer Scott Morrison equates good debt with infrastructure investment. However, not all infrastructure investment announced in the budget is necessarily good. We...
U.S. Treasuries disappoint ahead of 10-year auction, FOMC speeches
May 09, 2017 12:40 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries disappointed markets on Tuesday as investors look forward to a host of speeches from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members, scheduled for later today and through the week. Also, the 10-year...
Australia's consumer confidence shows signs of stabilisation, but remains below long-term average
May 09, 2017 11:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Australias consumer confidence ticked up a modest 0.9 percent in the week ending 7 May, data released earlier today showed. The index edged higher to 112.3 just below its long term average. Households near and long term...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
May 09, 2017 10:29 am UTC| Commentary Economy
This week is relatively less risk-heavy in terms of scheduled data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Several Federal Reserve policymakers are scheduled to speak this week;...
UK gilts continue to slump ahead of BoE’s monetary policy meeting, March manufacturing production
May 09, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The UK gilts continued to plunge Tuesday as investors wait to watch the Bank of Englands (BoE) monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on May 11. Also, the countrys manufacturing production for the month of March,...
May 09, 2017 08:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds plunged Tuesday as investors defied the weaker-than-expected industrial production for the month of March. Also, market participants are closely eyeing the European Central Bank President Mario Draghis...
CNY likely to remain relatively steady in the months ahead, says Scotiabank
May 09, 2017 06:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The CNY is expected to remain relatively steady in the months ahead as China will continue to prioritise economic, financial and social stability ahead of a twice-a-decade leadership reshuffle at the 19th CPC National...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
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