Politics unlikely to prevent a drop in EZ bond yields, says Capital Economics

Feb 24, 2020 10:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Although there remains significant political uncertainty in many euro-zone countries, it is doubted that this will prevent most government bond yields from falling a bit further this year, according to the latest research...

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions remain unchanged in Q3’19

Feb 24, 2020 08:38 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias greenhouse gas emissions in the September 2019 quarter (Q3) were unchanged compared with both the previous quarter and Q3 2018 (seasonally adjusted and weather normalised). Annual emissions were down 0.3...

Billions are pouring into mobility technology – will the transport revolution live up to the hype?

Feb 24, 2020 07:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Over the past decade almost US$200 billion has been invested globally in mobility technology that promises to improve our ability to get around. More than US$33 billion was invested last year alone. Another measure of...

INR likely to remain resilient; eyes on Modi-Trump meeting, says Scotiabank

Feb 24, 2020 06:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Indian rupee is expected to remain resilient and the Federal Reserve to maintain its dovish tone, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The INR has been outperforming most regional peers since...

UK gilts shrug off solid retail sales data; 10-year yield falls to 1-week low as coronavirus fear haunts

Feb 20, 2020 11:26 am UTC| Economy Commentary

The United Kingdoms held gains during European trading hours on Thursday even as the countrys January retail sales remained solid and promising, with month -over- month data rising to seven month high of 0.9...

German bunds hold gains as investors monitor coronavirus situation

Feb 20, 2020 11:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy

German bunds held gains during afternoon session on Thursday as traders seek refuge in safe-haven assets on fear that the coronavirus outbreak will slow the global economy. The German 10-year bond yield, which move...

Australian jobless rate lifts to 5.3 pct in January, employment change modest

Feb 20, 2020 07:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In a reversal of Decembers move, Australias unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.3 percent in January, while employment rose modestly. The underutilisation rate jumped to a 19-month high. Alongside this, the participation...