Japan - it’s not all about Tankan

Apr 06, 2016 07:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In past five trading days, Japanese benchmark stock index has down performed most of the global indices, declining more than -7.5%. While Nikkei tumbled, Yen strengthened almost 2% against Dollar. All this out and down...

U.S. employers taking action to keep health care cost increases to just 4% in 2016

Apr 05, 2016 13:05 pm UTC| Economy

Nearly four in five employers (78%) project moderate to significant changes in their health plan designs and vendor strategies over the next four years, according to a survey of U.S. employers by leading global advisory,...

Budget should give universities more flexibility on student contributions

Apr 04, 2016 03:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The Australian government is committed to making inroads into its A$36 billion budget deficit in the forthcoming May budget. Universities and students will not escape unscathed. While the 2014 fee deregulation plan...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Emerging Market Crisis Series: Major shift in gear

Apr 01, 2016 06:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy

After suffering since 2013 and more so at the start of the year, emerging market currencies had their best month since at least 1998 according to Bloombergs calculations. Two days back, Bloomberg dig up an article and the...

Low commodity prices, market volatility continues to weigh on Canada’s small business confidence

Apr 01, 2016 06:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Small business confidence in Canada deteriorated again in March after taking a break in February. The CFIB business barometer index dropped 2.4 points to 52.3 in March, the lowest since early 2009. For Q1 2016, the average...

Exports to play vital role in supporting Canada’s economic growth in 2016

Apr 01, 2016 05:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Canadas economy expanded for the fourth consecutive month in January. The economy grew 0.6%, strongest monthly expansion since July 2013. Both services and goods drove the economic growth. Good producing industries...

Upbeat mortgage approvals data underscores strength in UK housing market

Mar 31, 2016 13:33 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

UK mortgage approvals fell less than expected in February, rising by 73.9k in February beating market expectations at 73.5k and compared to 74.1k previously (revised from 74.6k) and the 62k registered last year. Data...