Chile’s economic growth likely to have rebounded in May

Jul 04, 2016 09:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Chiles economic growth is likely to have rebounded in May based on the trade figures. According to a Societe Generales research report, the countrys economic growth is expected to have accelerated 2.1 percent year-on-year...

Australia’s retail sales likely grew marginally in May on rebound in food sales

Jul 04, 2016 07:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias retail sales are likely to have expanded slightly in May on recovery in food sales. In the initial four months of 2016, Australias nominal sales have grown weakly; however, that shows the price trend rather than...

Australia’s retail sales likely grew marginally in May on rebound in food sales

Jul 04, 2016 07:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias retail sales are likely to have expanded slightly in May on recovery in food sales. In the initial four months of 2016, Australias nominal sales have grown weakly; however, that shows the price trend rather than...

Australia’s export volume likely to have dropped in May

Jul 04, 2016 07:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australias export volume has continued its upward trend; however, the upcoming May data is expected to show a short-term setback, noted Societe Generale in a research report. The trade deficit is likely to show a reversal...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Jul 04, 2016 06:38 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In terms ofdata, this week is quite risk heavy but post-Brexit politics make it a magnified one. What to watch for over the coming days: Brexit commentaries - Both scheduled and unscheduled commentaries...

Construction spending in US drops for second straight month in May

Jul 04, 2016 06:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Total nominal value of construction spending in the US dropped a seasonally adjusted 0.8 percent in to USD 1,143.3 billion in May from Aprils downwardly-revised figure of USD 1,152.4 billion. The negative readings recorded...

US factory activity grows strongly in June; expansion likely to slow in coming months

Jul 04, 2016 05:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Factory activity in the US expanded in June at its most solid pace since early June 2015. The ISM manufacturing index rose to 53.2 in June, implying that even if producers continue face tough environment, the obstacles...