US oil producers’ cuts down fast
Feb 23, 2015 14:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views
As per the latest data, crude oil production in US is surging and reached the peak over 9 million barrels/day. This has kept the prices depressed amid a breakdown in OPEC cartel cooperation. Nevertheless worth noting- ...
Feb 23, 2015 12:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Oil price has plummeted more than 50% since mid-2014, amid an oversupply and weak demand due to lack of global growth. It has been reiterated that lower oil price will be beneficial for global growth moreover for oil...
Russia – Ukraine conflict deteriorates
Feb 23, 2015 08:16 am UTC| Insights & Views
Despite the recent peace deal brokered by German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Francois Hollande with Russian president Vladimir Putin, the situation deteriorated in the conflict zone. Vital happenings...
Greece secures bailout extension, more negotiation ahead
Feb 23, 2015 07:38 am UTC| Insights & Views
Greek government and the Euro zone creditors have secured a deal of bailout extension of 4 months in late Friday. Important takeaways- Greek government will get the rest 7.2 billion aid package, the final tranche of...
US remain resilient, consumption expenditure edition
Feb 20, 2015 16:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Chart is of Real Personal Consumption Expenditure since the eve of 2008 financial crisis. Chart is prepared on FRED dash board of St. Louis FED. Take on this - Consumption expenditure, vital for consumption driven US...
US growth remain strong, PMI edition
Feb 20, 2015 15:39 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Today 2.45 pm GMT US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data was released. Fine lines are- a) Positive takeaways - The latest manufacturing data shows healthier economy than expected. PMI reading 54.3 compared to 53.6...
Treasuries catch up to inflation expectation
Feb 20, 2015 14:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The chart is of benchmark US 10 year treasury yield and inflation expectation measured by 5 year forward rates. Notable points - Volatility increasing in all markets, including treasuries. Inflation expectation...