Japanese bonds rise modestly on weak crude oil
May 23, 2016 06:01 am UTC| Commentary
The Japanese government bonds gained modestly on Monday,tracking weak cues emerging from crude oil futures. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bonds fell 1bp to -0.100 pct and the yield on short-term 2-year bonds also...
Persistent contraction of exports likely to put pressure on Taiwan’s economy
May 23, 2016 05:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy
In April, Taiwans exports orders declined for the 13th consecutive month. It fell 11.1% y/y, as compared with market forecast of a drop of 4.5% and Marchs 4.7% decline. Constant shrinking of export orders will put stress...
Moody's downgrade Poland's economic outlook on fiscal risks
May 23, 2016 05:53 am UTC| Commentary
Moodys, a credit rating organization, has decided to cut the outlook for the Polish economy, mainly on fiscal risks associated with approved child subsidy scheme and planned lower retirement age, which shall lead to...
Latest Commitment of Traders positions (FX) as at May 17th, 2016
May 23, 2016 05:44 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, since future market is relatively smaller...
Canadian economy decelerating rapidly from pace of Q1, likely to weaken in second quarter
May 23, 2016 05:33 am UTC| Commentary
Canadas March retail sales declined 1%, as compared with consensus projection of a drop of 0.6%. However, it was above Februarys upwardly revised figure. Canadas retail sales in terms of volume dropped by even larger...
Australian bonds flat in thin trade
May 23, 2016 05:14 am UTC| Commentary
The Australian bonds traded nearly flat on Monday, succumbing to thin trading activity as market receives no more important data or events on the first day. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note which moves...
US April existing home sales rise on healthy housing market
May 23, 2016 05:11 am UTC| Commentary
The United States April existing home sales rose, marginally above market expectations pointing to a healthy housing market in the economy. Also, U.S. home re-sales rose beyond expectations in April, indicating that the...
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