Canadian economy is headed for a slower end of the quarter
Sep 27, 2015 21:35 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The Canadian economy is headed for a slower end of the quarter, as indicated by disappointing July wholesale trade and retail sales. The mixed signals regarding the resilience of the Canadian consumer put into doubt how...
Regional divergences continue in Canada
Sep 26, 2015 07:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Canadian dollar slipped below 75 US cents for the first time in 11 years this week. Since the freefall began in mid-2014 alongside the plunge in oil prices, the loonie is now down by nearly 20%. The weakness this week...
US Q2 GDP revised up again as economy surpasses expectations
Sep 25, 2015 16:17 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. GDP Q2 number was revised from 3.7 percent to 3.9 percent, beating expectations and showing that the U.S. economy had grown faster than expected. This robust GDP number was mainly attributed to high construction...
Strong headwinds ahead for Hong Kong economy
Sep 25, 2015 12:55 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
Hong Kongs economy experienced strong headwinds in the past two quarters. Leading indicators such as PMI worsened to 44.4, its lowest reading since early 2009. Considering Chinese tourist arrivals accounts for more than...
Lower demand from EMs and China hit German economy
Sep 25, 2015 06:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The PMIs fell more than expected in Germany, pulled down particularly by lower manufacturing confidence. Whereas, the levels are still high indicating a growth rate around 0,4 % in the third quarter of 2015, argues Nordea...
China need policy easing to accelerate growth momentum
Sep 25, 2015 04:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The latest data continue to suggest weakened growth momentum and the growth outlook. Continued policy easing is anticipated to bolster the slowdown amid accelerating capital outflows and CNY depreciation...
EM's poor growth preformance may hit German economy
Sep 24, 2015 12:36 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The Ifo business climate for German trade and industry has surprised economists (consensus: 107.9) and in fact risen marginally this month from the high level of 108.4 to 108.5. However, it would be premature to celebrate,...