UK gilts jump after unemployment rate cheers markets in July
Sep 13, 2017 09:14 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The UK gilts jumped Wednesday after the countrys unemployment rate fell in July while wage inflation registered a weaker-than-expected increase. Further, the Bank of Englands (BoE) monetary policy decision, scheduled to be...
Finnish economy likely to grow 2.8 pct in 2017, 1.8 pct in 2018: Danske Bank
Sep 13, 2017 08:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Finland economy is expected to have grown 2.8 percent in 2017 and 1.8 percent in 2018. Finnish GDP is still below the previous peak and the economy is cruising towards potential output, which it may reach soon. Future...

U.S. small business inches up in August to 105.3, beats consensus estimates
Sep 13, 2017 06:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United States small business optimism index inched upward during the month of August, beating consensus estimates, as business owners remained optimistic about sales and are increasingly looking to expand their...
New Zealand bonds slump at close after latest poll signals victory of ruling National Party
Sep 13, 2017 05:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds slumped at the time of closing on a slight improvement in investors risk appetite after a new poll on the countrys upcoming election showed the National Party on 10 points lead of the Labour...
FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 13th September 2017
Sep 13, 2017 04:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Westpac consumer confidence up 2.5 percent in...
JGBs flat in muted trading amid higher risk sentiments among investors
Sep 13, 2017 04:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Japanese government bonds traded flat in muted trading session as investors shifted towards riskier assets including equities and oil. Also, a rise in US Treasury yields post the tepid 10-year auction added to further...
Australian bonds track weakness in U.S. Treasuries post softer 10-year auction
Sep 13, 2017 02:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian bonds slumped, tracking weakness in the U.S. Treasuries, after the latter rose for a third straight session as softer demand for benchmark 10-year notes pressured overall bond prices at the latest 10-year...