Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Oct 10, 2016 07:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy

This week is less risk heavy. Focus is on NFP report from the Unites States. What to watch for over the coming days: US earnings: Earnings are once again back in focus. SP 500, as well as, stocks around the...

Norway consumer inflation falls in September, lower than market expectations

Oct 10, 2016 07:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer inflation in Norway fell during the month of September, remaining lower than what markets had initially anticipated. The prices on food and clothing and footwear rose less than normal for September. After these...

Bank of France keeps third-quarter growth forecast unchanged, likely to witness rebound

Oct 10, 2016 07:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The Bank of France has maintained status quo on its third-quarter economic growth forecast for the country that is likely to witness a rebound after a small dip in output during the second quarter of this year. The...

Stronger-than-expected commodity prices keep AUD elevated, likely to trade at 74 U.S. cents by year-end

Oct 10, 2016 06:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian dollar has shown resilience over the past year. After some volatility in early 2016, the AUD has traded within a narrow band over the past three months. While the AUD has traded a little higher than markets...

Better-than-expected tax amnesty flows reduce downside risks to Indonesia's growth; BI to slash rates in Oct

Oct 10, 2016 05:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The better-than-expected tax amnesty flows at the end of the first phase of the program (1 July to 30 September) have reduced the downside risks to growth given that the extent of cuts in expenditure will be smaller....

China’s services sector growth slightly deteriorates in Sep, still shows solid jobs creation

Oct 10, 2016 05:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Services sector in China grew at a slightly deteriorating pace during the month of September, although the sector contributed to the fastest creation of jobs in almost seven months, following boost in new business...

ANZ monthly inflation gauge for New Zealand rises in September

Oct 10, 2016 05:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Inflationary pressures in New Zealand continue to be drowsy; however, certain action was detected. ANZs monthly inflation gauge for New Zealand rose 0.2 percent in September. Momentum was provided by reasonable rises in...