IMF cuts down Italy’s economic growth forecast on rising post-Brexit uncertainty

Sep 21, 2016 06:27 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The International Monetary Fund has lowered the economic growth forecast for the Italian economy, citing rising uncertainty over Britains shocking exit from the European Union. This is expected to weigh on the countrys...

Is 30% of Northern Territory farmland and 22% of Tasmanian farmland foreign-owned?

Sep 21, 2016 06:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

There is no story of modesty here as the government is trying to frame it; 30% of the Northern Territorys farmland is now foreign-owned, 22% of Tassie; thats extraordinary. Katters Australian Party federal MP Bob Katter,...

Private consumption, public spending likely to trigger India’s growth this year

Sep 21, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Indias growth this year is likely to be primarily driven by private consumption and to a lesser extent public spending, while private sector activity is yet to recover. Investment spending fell 1.9 percent y/y in 1Q16,...

Taiwan August export orders likely to turn positive for first time in 17 months

Sep 21, 2016 05:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Export orders in Taiwan are expected to turn positive for the first time in 17 months during August as orders for semiconductors and other electronics components are expected to pick up, owing to rising demand in the...

Thailand exports likely to register fourth straight year of decline in 2016

Sep 21, 2016 05:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Exports growth in Thailand is expected to register a fourth straight year of decline in 2016 on existingdowntrend in monthly exports, except for the temporary surge during the first half of this year, which can be...

Migrant Crisis Series

Net migrant inflows to New Zealand remain strong, will support demand conditions in economy

Sep 21, 2016 04:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The migration and travel figures are largely unchanged in New Zealand. Net migrant inflows continue to be strong, and are unlikely to see any significantly changes any time soon. New Zealand recorded a net inflow of 5,600...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 21st September, 2016

Sep 21, 2016 04:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Lots of economic dockets scheduled for today and some with high risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Westpac leading index remained flat for August. Upcoming: Japan: Bank of Japan (BoJ)...