Briferendum Series: Osborne warns year-long recession
May 23, 2016 07:06 am UTC| Commentary
UK Treasury is about to release report on short term economic shock, arising from Brexit on Monday. The report is expected to show that there will be an immediate hit to jobs and interest rates, where former will be lost...
Singapore’s inflation continues to slow down in April, inflation bounce likely to remain subdued
May 23, 2016 07:06 am UTC| Commentary
Inflation in Singapore continued to decelerate in April. It slowed to 0.5% y/y from Marchs figure of 1%. The slowdown was mainly because of low base linked with Service Conservancy Charges rebates disbursement in April...
FxWirePro short term outlook: Gold may test $1180 support over FED hike
May 23, 2016 06:41 am UTC| Commentary
Gold has suffered big downfall last week, making it the worst in at least two months, over hawkish statements from several FOMC policymakers and FOMC minutes that strongly indicated that June meeting is very much alive and...
Japan May Manufacturing PMI hits record low in 4 years
May 23, 2016 06:40 am UTC| Commentary
The Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index touched record-low in May, marking the sharpest decline in nearly four years since December 2012, due to major slump in new orders, a survey showed. The...
Japan likely to introduce fiscal stimulus package, BoJ expected to further ease monetary policy
May 23, 2016 06:20 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
During the upcoming G7 summit in Japan on 26-27 May, Japan is likely to lead the flexible fiscal policy management, said Barclays in a research report. Japans public sector expenditure is likely to be normal again post...
Latest Commitment of Traders positions (Equities and Bonds) as at May 17th, 2016
May 23, 2016 06:15 am UTC| Commentary
CFTC commitment of traders report was released on Friday (20th May) and cover positions up to Tuesday (17th May). COT report is not a complete presenter of entire market positions, however it represents a good chunk of...
Latest Commitment of Traders positions (Commodities) as of May 17th, 2016
May 23, 2016 06:03 am UTC| Commentary
CFTC commitment of traders report was released on Friday (20th May) and cover positions up to Tuesday (17th May). COT report is not a complete presenter of entire market positions, however it represents a good chunk of...
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