Currency War Series

RBA minutes provide few hints regarding future policy direction

Jun 21, 2016 10:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Commentary Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday released minutes of the June board meetingwhen it held the cash rate at 1.75 percent. The minutes showed the RBA remains relatively upbeat about growth and employment at the same...

China Crisis Series

China likely to recover moderately on upbeat housing, exports

Jun 21, 2016 09:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy Real Estate

The Chinese economy is expected to continue its trend of moderate recovery over the coming quarters as a strong housing market coupled with a gradual growth in exports, is likely to help bolster the ailing economy. This...

Thailand auto sales witness highest growth in three years

Jun 21, 2016 09:23 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Thailands auto sales for the month of May surged to its highest level in three years, encouraged by government measures to boost spending and state investment in infrastructure projects, providing an encouraging sign for...

Venezuela oil output declines on account of power crisis

Jun 21, 2016 08:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Venezuelas oil production has declined in May, following the spillover effectof electricity crisis. Given the consecutive decreases in recent months, steepening of decline rate remains a worrisome trend. The lack of output...

Mexico’s headline inflation likely to have accelerated in mid-June

Jun 21, 2016 08:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Mexicos headline inflation is likely to have accelerated in mid-June. As the Mexcian peso continues to be under pressure because of several external factors, inflation is seen accelerating throughout 2016. Inflation rate...

Australia house prices decline, likely to fall further

Jun 21, 2016 06:53 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Australias house prices declined in the March quarter, recording their first quarterly fall in three and a half years, indicating subdued growth in the real estate sector of the country. Also, further fall in housing...

BoJ April meeting minutes showcase economic worries, overseas risks

Jun 21, 2016 06:32 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Bank of Japans minutes of the April meeting, released Tuesday showcased that some members are worried over the Japanese economy and believe that overseas economies continue to pose downside risks to Japans economy and...