FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 22nd August, 2016

Aug 22, 2016 03:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Few economic dockets and events are scheduled for today and all with low volatility risks associated. Upcoming: United States: Chicago Fed national activity index will be released at 12:30 GMT. Prior...

Minutes show ECB cautiously optimistic at July meet, may announce fresh policy measures in September

Aug 19, 2016 10:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy

The minutes from the ECB meeting July 20-21 showed the central bank was cautiously optimist and keen to contain stimulus hopes at meeting after Brexit vote. There was general agreement among the ECB Governing Council on...

Swedish capacity utilization falls marginally in Q2

Aug 19, 2016 09:10 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Capacity utilization in Swedens industry dropped marginally 0.2 percentage points in the second quarter from the first quarter of 2016, stated Statistics Sweden. The decline in the second quarter is insignificant and...

Net migrant inflows to New Zealand continue to be strong

Aug 19, 2016 06:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Net migrant inflows to New Zealand continue to be strong and are unlikely to change significantly any time soon. A net of 5,600 people migrated to New Zealand in July, around the average of the last six months. This is...

US Leading Economic Index gains in July, moderate economic growth likely to continue

Aug 19, 2016 05:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The US leading Economic Index, published by the Conference Board, rose in July by 0.4 percent month-on-month. This is one-tenth above median consensus expectations. Recovery in the average workweek, higher stock prices,...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Brexit brings no negative impact to the UK’s Oil & Gas Industry

Aug 19, 2016 04:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy

After the decision to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom isnt expected to experience any major adverse effectsin terms of their oil and gas industry. However, industry leaders call for a clear leadership from the...

Chart of the Day Series

Chart of the Day: Norway breaks piggy bank (again)

Aug 18, 2016 16:22 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

According to thelatest report from Norways sovereign wealth fund (SWF), available here, https://www.nbim.no/en/transparency/reports/2016/2q-2016-quarterly-report/ , the government has withdrawn money from its enormous...