Renminbi Series

Softer CNY likely to bolster Chinese economy, upside risks exist, says Commerzbank

Oct 19, 2016 09:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy

A softer Chinese yuan is expected to help bolster the economy which could partially offset the possible slowdown in domestic demand due to property tightening. However, there existupside risks to the currency pair against...

Worrisome Signs Series

Biggest risks in global markets according to global fund managers

Oct 19, 2016 08:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The BofAML global survey involving 171 fund managers, holding $443 billion in assets, showed that the asset managers are wary of following risks. According to the fund managers survey, EU disintegration is the...

South Korea producer prices decline in Sep, driven by cut in prices of energy products

Oct 19, 2016 08:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Producer prices in South Korea declined during the month of September, largely driven by cut in prices of coal, petroleum and other energy products. South Koreas producer price index (PPI) for September came in at...

Better than expected ILO unemployment report likely to boost pound

Oct 19, 2016 08:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Another post-referendum unemployment report will be published today and that is likely to be a key driver for the sterling. The focus is now on two things, what will be the future British relations with the European Union...

Dairy prices improve slightly at the latest GDT auction in New Zealand

Oct 19, 2016 06:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy

International Global dairy prices improved slightly at the GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) price auction, held Wednesday in New Zealand, largely driven by rise in whole-milk powder prices. The recovery in dairy prices came after...

Malaysia Sep consumer inflation likely to rise, to remain range-bound in coming months

Oct 19, 2016 06:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer inflation in Malaysia is expected to have risen during the month of September, largely driven by the low base in the same period last year. However, inflation is largely expected to stay range-bound in the coming...

Taiwan Sep export orders likely to decline, expected to recover in near term

Oct 19, 2016 06:31 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Export orders in Taiwan are likely to have risen during the month of September mainly due to the high base effects. However, export orders are expected to remain on a recovery path in the near term, largely aided by rising...