Spanish retail sales jump in November at fastest pace in three months

Dec 28, 2016 10:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Retail sales in Spain jumped during the month of November, at the fastest pace in three months and broadly beating what markets had initially anticipated. Spanish retail sales growth was faster-than-expected pace in...

U.S. pending home sales likely to rise in November, recovery to continue into 2017

Dec 28, 2016 09:27 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Pending home sales in the United States are expected to have risen during the month of November, as consumers showcase positive reaction to the sharp changes in the value of real estate assets. Also, households have...

German bunds rise as investors cover previous short positions

Dec 28, 2016 08:52 am UTC| Commentary

The German bunds gained Wednesday as investors covered short positions, booked after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time this year and signalled at a faster hike in borrowing costs next...

JGBs narrowly mixed on disparate economic data; BoJ balances daily money market operations

Dec 28, 2016 07:16 am UTC| Commentary

The Japanese government bonds traded narrowly mixed Wednesday following stronger-than-expected retail sales, contrasted by a decline in consumer inflation and household spending. Also, long-term bonds traded marginally...

Japan retail sales post first gain in almost 9 months, widely beat market expectations

Dec 28, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Retail sales in Japan rebounded during the month of November, posting the first positive gain during the period and broadly beating what markets had initially anticipated. Retail sales in Japan were up a seasonally...

New Zealand bonds close flat in subdued trade, markets to resume from 2nd week of January

Dec 28, 2016 06:27 am UTC| Commentary

The New Zealand government bonds closed flat in thin Wednesday trading activity during a relatively quiet session that witnessed data of little significance. Also, trading activity to resume after New Year celebrations,...

Japan industrial production jumps to highest in five months, raise hopes of brighter Q4

Dec 28, 2016 06:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Industrial production in Japan jumped to its highest level in almost five months during the period of November, raising hopes of green shoots in the last quarter of this year. Broad expansion in the countrys export volumes...