Inflation data from Europe pose doubts over effectiveness of ECB policy

Aug 30, 2016 07:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The first batch of inflation data is out from Europe and so far, it has done nothing but to pose doubts over the effectiveness of monetary policy in Europe. The European Central Bank (ECB) is undoubtedly doing utmost....

Indian bonds rebound as government surprises with 10-year debt auction

Aug 30, 2016 07:34 am UTC| Commentary

The Indian bonds rebounded from previous slide Tuesday after the government of Indias unexpected announcement to auction the benchmark 10-year gilts, which is scheduled to be held on Friday. The yield on the benchmark...

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FxWirePro: “Diagonal put ladders” to hedge AUD/USD slumps and other detrimental fundamental forces

Aug 30, 2016 07:32 am UTC| Commentary

The international focus remains on Fed hike probabilities, with the release of US labour market dataon Fridaybeing a potentially critical determinant. Any hawkish comments which could be a detrimental effect on the pairs...

Germany’s import prices drop at slower pace in July

Aug 30, 2016 07:27 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Germanys index of import prices has dropped again in July, but at a slower pace, according to Germanys official statistics office, Destatis. The index of import prices, on a year-on-year basis, fell 3.8 percent in July....

NZ building permits plunge in July, partly offsets the surge in June

Aug 30, 2016 07:16 am UTC| Commentary

Building permits in New Zealand plunged during the month of July, partially offsetting the previous months surge. The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand plummeted a seasonally adjusted 10.5 percent...

Japanese bonds mixed on BoJ easing hopes, firm economic data

Aug 30, 2016 07:11 am UTC| Commentary

The Japanese government bonds traded narrowly mixed Tuesday as investors expect that the Bank of Japan will ease interest rate in its two-day September monetary policy meeting, following dovish comments from Governor...

Japan retail sales show signs of improvement in July despite prevailing economic uncertainty

Aug 30, 2016 06:52 am UTC| Commentary

Retail sales in Japan during the month of July, showed signs of improvement, falling by the smallest margin in five months in July, a possible indication that consumers may become less cautious about spending despite slow...