May 02, 2017 08:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The yuan is expected to remain relatively steady amid tightened liquidity conditions in the months ahead. However, it will likely face some headwinds in the second half of the year as Chinas economic growth may slow...
New Zealand bonds close higher as investors await GDT price auction, Q1 employment report
May 02, 2017 06:16 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds rallied at the time of closing Tuesday as investors wait to watch the countrys GlobalDairyTrade price auction, scheduled to be held later in the day. Also, the countrys first quarter employment...
Indonesia Q1 GDP growth likely to come in at 5.1 pct y/y, to touch 5.3 pct this year: DBS Bank
May 02, 2017 05:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Indonesias gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of this year is expected to come in at 5.1 percent y/y and is likely to touch 2.3 percent through this year, according to forecasts by the DBS Bank. While...
Australian bonds slump post RBA’s decision to stay pat; investors eye Governor Lowe’s speech
May 02, 2017 05:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds slumped Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its benchmark cash rate on hold at its monetary policy meeting held today. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury...
FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 2nd May 2017
May 02, 2017 04:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Japan: Markit services PMI declined to 52.2 in April compared to 52.9...
Fundamentals to watch out for this week
May 01, 2017 11:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
This week is filled with risk heavy data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Federal Reserve will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...
Japan manufacturing PMI edges higher in April; price pressure intensifies
May 01, 2017 08:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Aprils survey of Japanese manufacturers indicated a further improvement in business conditions, as output, new orders and employment all continued to rise. Export sales strengthened amid reports of higher demand, while...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects