Canadian economic recovery to continue in 2016, fiscal policy likely to support economy in future
May 20, 2016 07:05 am UTC| Commentary
Canadas economy has rebounded markedly from the oil price collapse, mainly due to CADs depreciation. Canadian dollars decline partly countered the lower prices for commodity exports, while underpinning sectors other than...
New Zealand 2016 Budget likely to focus on debt reduction
May 20, 2016 06:55 am UTC| Commentary
The New Zealand 2016 Budget to be released on May 26, Thursday is expected to remain on a low-key note, concentrating its focus on debt reduction with no real pressure for a change of course in either direction. Unlike in...
ECB’s frustrations with governments unlikely to see an end
May 20, 2016 06:36 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
In recent days, many policymakers in European Central Bank (ECB), including President Mario Draghi, Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann have voiced against German criticism over how ECB policy is affecting savings, delaying...
Australia’s actual real capex likely dropped in Q1
May 20, 2016 06:25 am UTC| Commentary
The CAPEX survey will show on 26 May the Australian companies actual expenditure for the first quarter of 2016. It will also give an update on firms intentions for investment for 2016-2017. Non-mining companies investment...
JGBs gain on dovish Kuroda’s remark
May 20, 2016 06:25 am UTC| Commentary
The Japanese government bonds gained on Friday after Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda said that the central bank would not hesitate easing monetary policy further if market moves, including a spike in the yen, threatened...
Net inflow of migrants to New Zealand increase in April
May 20, 2016 06:04 am UTC| Commentary
In April, a total of 5,520 seasonally adjusted migrants arrived in New Zealand, an increase from Marchs nine-month low of 5,330. Even though the number of migrants is quite strong, it is slightly weaker than the number...
Australian bonds gain on RBA easing expectations, focus on crude
May 20, 2016 05:51 am UTC| Commentary
The Australian government bonds strengthenedFriday on rising expectations for further Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) easing in the up-coming policy meeting. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note which moves...
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