Long-term JGB yields rise after BoJ reduces size of bonds purchases

Nov 24, 2017 04:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Japanese government bonds slumped on Friday after the Bank of Japan reduces the size of its bonds purchases by 10 billion yen. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to its price,...

Australian bonds gain on weak investors’ sentiments; dovish RBA minutes still weigh

Nov 24, 2017 02:55 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Australian bonds gainedon Fridayas investors moved into safe-haven buying following weakness in the riskier assets like equities and crude oil. Also, the Reserve Bank of Australias dovish November meeting minutes still...

U.K. economic growth subdued in Q3, economy to continue to lag behind in quarters ahead

Nov 23, 2017 19:54 pm UTC| Commentary

The second estimate of U.K. GDP growth figures for the third quarter of this year was not a surprising print. The economy grew 0.4 percent sequentially and 1.5 percent year-on-year, coming in line with the flash...

Canada’s retail sales grow in September, BoC likely to remain on hold in December

Nov 23, 2017 17:22 pm UTC| Commentary

Canadas retail trade rose in September after declining for two months. Retail sales grew 0.1 percent, but in real terms the sales continued to decline. Sales volumes dropped 0.6 percent in the month. Increased sales of 2.6...

German economy continues to grow significantly in Q3, foreign trade contributed positively

Nov 23, 2017 17:00 pm UTC| Commentary

The economic performance of Germany continues to increase considerably. The Federal Statistical Office reported that the GDP rose 0.8 percent sequentially in the third quarter. Foreign trade contributed positively to the...

Commodities snapshot (precious & industrial)

Nov 23, 2017 13:33 pm UTC| Commentary

The metal pack is mixed today. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Gold: Gold recovered from an earlier loss on weaker dollar, but still marginally down. Todays range $1286-1293 Gold is currently...

Commodities snapshot (energy)

Nov 23, 2017 13:23 pm UTC| Commentary

Energy pack is down in todays trading. Weekly performance at a glance in chart table, Oil (WTI) Despite the sharp decline over the past weeks, the oil price remains upbeat on Middle East tensions and approaching...