Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Dec 11, 2017 11:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

This week is a filled with volatility risks, both in terms of data and events. What to watch for over the coming days: Central Banks: Federal Reserve will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday. Swiss...

Norwegian inflation falls in October, weaker than market expectations

Dec 11, 2017 10:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Norways core inflation in November fell only 0.1 percentage point from October, but was clearly weaker than expected. One reason was the highly volatile air fares, but food prices have developed weaker than normal since...

German bunds flat ahead of ECB President Draghi’s speech, ZEW economic sentiment for December

Dec 11, 2017 09:32 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds traded flat Monday as investors wait to watch the European Central Bank President Mario Draghis speech, scheduled to be held on December 12 by 19:00GMT. Also, the countrys economic sentiment, to be...

Asian economies’ exports to hold up in 2018, feed through into domestic demand: ANZ Research

Dec 11, 2017 08:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Asian economies are expected to witness a holding up of exports in 2018, further, feeding through into domestic demand, according to a recent report from ANZ Research. Core inflation pressures should remain contained as...

Norges Bank likely to keep sight deposit rate unchanged at 0.50 pct, says Danske Bank

Dec 11, 2017 07:10 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Norges Bank (NB) is expected to keep the sight deposit rate unchanged at 0.50 percent at Thursdays meeting. While developments since September have been roughly as expected, the combination of a weaker NOK and higher oil...

JGBs inch down slightly on Fed interest rate hike optimism

Dec 11, 2017 04:47 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Japanese government bonds inched lower slightlyon Mondayas investors remained optimistic about the Federal Reserve interest rate hikeon Wednesdayand followed by three more next year. Also, strong risk sentiments among...

Australian bonds slump following weakness in U.S. Treasuries; FOMC decision in focus

Dec 11, 2017 03:32 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds slumpedon Mondayfollowing weakness in the U.S. Treasuries as investors remained optimistic about December and three more rate hike by the Federal Reserve next year. The yield on the benchmark...