Credit conditions remain weak in Asia-Pacific during Q3 2016, says S&P Global Ratings

Oct 12, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Asia-Pacifics credit conditions remain weak, SP Global Ratings said in a report published today titled, Weakness Continues In Asia-Pacific Despite Easier Financing; Eyes Remain On China. Credit trends in Asia-Pacific...

PHP continues to underperform on rising political concerns among foreign investors

Oct 12, 2016 05:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Philippines peso has underperformed in comparison to its peers in the recent months. Part of this reflects increasing political concerns among foreign investors. There was also a spike in the 5Y credit default swap...

Rising producer prices, industrial profits cater to alleviate China’s bad loan pressures

Oct 12, 2016 05:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Downside pressures on the Chinese economy, concerning the countrys bad loans are likely to be alleviated by the improvement in producer prices and industrial profits. A further rate cut by the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC)...

Australia consumer confidence continues to rise for third straight month in October

Oct 12, 2016 05:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer confidence in Australia continued to rise for the third straight month in October, in an attempt that showcases that the economy has remained resilient in wake of ongoing global instability. The...

Africa remains a target as Global South 'land rush' moves to production

Oct 11, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

In 2007, a spike in commodity prices triggered a sudden increase in demand for agricultural land across the world. It was believed that commercial investors in the Global North speculated on a rise in land and commodity...

Improving producer prices, industrial profits remain crucial to alleviate China’s bad loan pressures

Oct 11, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Downside pressures on the Chinese economy, concerning the countrys bad loans are likely to be alleviated by the improvement in producer prices and industrial profits. A further rate cut by the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC)...

Philippines exports continue to decline in August, albeit at a slower pace

Oct 11, 2016 06:46 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Exports in Philippines continued to decline during the month of August, albeit at a slower pace due to the 11.6 percent rise in shipments of electronic products, which accounted for 53.7 percent of total...