France's Hollande and Germany's Merkel to meet ahead of EU summit

Jun 24, 2016 13:33 pm UTC| Commentary

EU member countries meet for a summit that is scheduled for June 28 to 29. French President Francois Hollande will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday in Berlin ahead of an EU summit on Tuesday following...

ECB voices for more liquidity after GBP hit three decade’s lows on Brexit

Jun 24, 2016 12:51 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views Commentary

Despite all statistical models which we or others had compiled, despite all volatility analyses or opinion polls, we hadnt really been able to imagine that the majority of the British would really vote in favour of leaving...

Norwegian economic growth likely to normalize in 2017

Jun 24, 2016 12:46 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

In Norway, the huge cost-cutting in oil sector has reduced breakeven levels for new investment projects. Earlier, investment was anticipated to rebound with oil prices of around USD 50 to 60 per barrel. Since then the oil...

China’s economic rebound not on strong footing; room for PBoC to ease policy

Jun 24, 2016 12:45 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

The Chinese economic rebound is still not on a strong footing. Even if investment in infrastructure is growing, private investment is weakening. In May, Chinas housing sector also slowed down due to macro-prudential...

ECB’s interference in financial markets keeps euro interest rates low

Jun 24, 2016 11:45 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Eurozone interest rates remain low on account of the European Central Bank holding market grips by setting policy rates or by buying assets on financial markets. However, the market steers not only on the ECBs...

Swedish consumption growth to remain strong in 2016 but slow down in 2017

Jun 24, 2016 11:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In the past few years, Swedens disposable income growth has been quite solid, averaging about 3 percent year-on-year. Real disposable income grew even more impressively in the first quarter of 2016 by 4.4 percent y/y. High...

Downside risks to Japan’s economic outlook increase following Brexit; BoJ likely to expand QE

Jun 24, 2016 11:20 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The Brexit decision today has increased risks on the downside to Japans economic outlook. The financial channel is expected to have the most impact. The Japanese yen appreciated sharply amidst risk off sentiment. The...