SGD likely to remain susceptible to a broader market tone, says Scotiabank

Feb 26, 2020 05:35 am UTC| Economy Commentary

The Singaporean dollar is expected to remain susceptible to a broader market tone, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The city-states MAS core inflation eased to 0.3 percent y/y in January from 0.7...

U.S. Treasuries jump ahead of February consumer confidence, FOMC members’ speeches

Feb 25, 2020 13:50 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries jumped during Tuesdays afternoon session ahead of the countrys Consumer Board consumer confidence for the month of February, scheduled to be released today by 15:00GMT, besides, the 2-year auction, also...

Africa countries aren't borrowing too much: they're paying too much for debt

Feb 25, 2020 13:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

There is renewed concern about the sustainability of rising debt levels in many African countries. Much of this debt is being incurred through foreign currency denominated Eurobonds issued on international financial...

Nevada debate highlights: The dance of women leaders and limited economic opportunity

Feb 25, 2020 13:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Editors note: Six Democratic candidates met on the debate stage in Las Vegas on Feb. 19, discussing health care, immigration, billionaires and economic equality as well as the name of the president of Mexico. We asked two...

African countries aren't getting as much as they should from foreign direct investment

Feb 25, 2020 12:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Investing Economy

Economic growth is driven by a number of factors. These include foreign direct investment, national savings, household spending, fiscal and monetary policies. Since the late 1980s African governments have fully embraced...

German bunds rally after Q4 GDP disappoints investors; ECB’s Lagarde in focus

Feb 25, 2020 10:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds rallied during afternoon session of second first trading day of the week Tuesday after the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2019, released today, disappointed market...

CNY unlikely to recover solidly given overnight risk-off sentiment, says Commerzbank

Feb 25, 2020 08:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Given the risk-off sentiment overnight, it is hard to expect to see a solid recovery in the Chinese yuan, after the currency touched lower due to somewhat improving virus headlines, according to the latest research report...