Indonesia foreign reserves surge to 4-year high in September

Oct 11, 2016 05:41 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Foreign reserves in Indonesia surged to more than a four-year high during the month of September s having risen by close to USD10 billion. This is equal to about 80 percent of total foreign inflows recorded in equities and...

Japan current account surplus widens in August, likely to reach 4 pct of GDP this year

Oct 11, 2016 05:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The current account surplus of Japan impressively widened during the month of August, largely reflecting a pickup in merchandise trade. Also, an improvement in the trade balance on lower import prices inflated the overall...

Australia weekly consumer confidence edges lower on subdued economic outlook

Oct 11, 2016 04:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer confidence in Australia edged lower during the week ended October 10, largely driven by a fall in the consumers views of the 12 month economic outlook. Even so, consumers remain relatively upbeat about the...

Swiss jobless rate remains unchanged in Sep; SNB likely to maintain weaker currency over medium term

Oct 11, 2016 04:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The unemployment rate in Switzerland remained unchanged during the month of September, although there was a small increase in the unadjusted total number of unemployed on the month. Moreover, latest data will tend to...

Recovery in Mexican peso likely to remain weak in the near term

Oct 11, 2016 04:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Mexican peso has not only weakened markedly through the important USD/MXN 19.00 level last week but is now closer to the uncharted 20.00 level. We see further MXN softening as the Trump factor will remain a key driver...

Singapore Q3 GDP figures likely to disappoint following weakness in manufacturing sector

Oct 10, 2016 11:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The third quarter gross domestic product in Singapore is expected to disappoint, following weakness in the countrys manufacturing sector, posing downside risks to the economic and financial growth of the nation. The...

CEE economies likely to witness declining real interest rates in upcoming quarters

Oct 10, 2016 09:40 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Central and Eastern European (CEE) economies are expected to witness declining real interest rates in the upcoming quarters. Romania seems to be in the spotlight, as the country might approve plans to convert CHF loans...