CBC likely to trim policy rate as benign inflation outlook provides scope for further easing

Sep 28, 2016 06:43 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (CBC) is expected to trim its key policy rate at the monetary policy meeting scheduled to be held on Sep 29 as benign inflation outlook laid the bedrock for further...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 28th September, 2016

Sep 28, 2016 05:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Lots of economic data releases and events scheduled today and some are with high risks associated. Upcoming: Germany: GFK consumer confidence will be released at 6:00 GMT. Switzerland: UBS consumption...

US national home prices edge higher in July, strengthening Fed December rate hike hopes

Sep 28, 2016 05:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United States national home prices edged higher during the month of July, strengthening probabilities of a December interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. However, price appreciation in the 20-City Index has shown...

China’s consumer sentiment recovers in September, still below long-run average

Sep 28, 2016 05:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Chinas consumer sentiment recovered during the month of September, although remaining well below the long-run average of 120, but is slightly above the average read over the last 12 months. The Westpac MNI China...

U.S. consumers upbeat about short-term employment outlook, expect moderate economic growth in coming months

Sep 28, 2016 04:27 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. consumer confidence, gauged by the Conference Board, improved further in September after rising in August. The index rose strongly to 104.1 in September from 101.8 in August. This is significantly more than...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Brexit: why uncertainty is bad for economies

Sep 27, 2016 18:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The predicted economic blow of a Brexit vote was core to the Remain campaign before Britains referendum on EU membership. Since the vote, the lack of an Armageddon has been held up as an example of these fears being...

Singapore headline inflation likely to decline in 2016, to rise in 2017

Sep 27, 2016 12:26 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Singapores headline inflation is likely to decline in 2016, deeper than previously estimated. However, consumer prices are likely to rise and average in 2017, higher than the last estimates. Headline CPI inflation for...