May 09, 2017 20:52 pm UTC| Economy Commentary
The Barclays Indicator of Labor Market Conditions and the Barclays Indicator of Labor Market Momentum show that the U.S. labor market conditions and momentum rebounded in April. Since the mid-2016, labor market conditions...
Is China to blame for the global avocado shortage?
May 09, 2017 15:45 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Recent media reports of an avocado shortage have hipsters and foodies horrified the world over. Prices are at a record high as a result of a classic supply and demand situation. Harvests from major producers in Mexico,...
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,...
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