Australian bonds flat in muted trading ahead of RBA’s policy statement, June retail sales
Aug 02, 2017 03:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian bonds remained flat Wednesday as investors remained sidelined in any major trading activity ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australias (RBA) quarterly statement on Friday, which will provide updates on key...
Aug 01, 2017 23:04 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index dropped to 56.3 in July from Junes print of 57.8. This was marginally below consensus expectations of 56.4. Most subcomponents came in lower on the month, with the...
U.S. Treasuries tad lower ahead of manufacturing PMI, FOMC speeches
Aug 01, 2017 11:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries traded tad lower as investors wait to watch the countrys ISM manufacturing PMI, scheduled to be released later today, besides the ADP non-farm employment data for July, due on August 2. Also, the FOMC...
UK gilts rally as investors defy July manufacturing PMI; eyes on BoE policy decision
Aug 01, 2017 10:04 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The UK gilts rallied Tuesday after investors largely shrugged off the upbeat higher-than-expected reading of Julys manufacturing PMI. Also, investors are now eyeing the Bank of Englands (BoE) monetary policy decision,...
Eurozone periphery bonds trade higher after Q2 GDP misses expectations
Aug 01, 2017 09:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Eurozone periphery bonds gained Tuesday after the regions gross domestic product (GDP) for the second-quarter of this year failed to satisfy markets, missing expectations. However, it remained higher than the previous...
RBI likely to stay on hold with a dovish stance this week, says Scotiabank
Aug 01, 2017 08:14 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 6.25 percent with a dovish stance on Wednesday afternoon, aimed at striking a balance between bolstering the nations economic growth and...

ECB calls to fine Eurozone governments lacking in reforms
Aug 01, 2017 08:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy
In a report published on Monday, the European Central Bank (ECB) has urged European Commission and leaders to fine Eurozone governments who have failed to pursue key economic reforms. ECB warned that a lack of progress...