U.S. Presidential Election Series: Can Ted Cruz still become republican presidential nominee?

Apr 20, 2016 11:40 am UTC| Commentary

After sweeping victory by Republican front runner Donald trump, in his home state New York, second runner Ted Cruz now faces a critical question is there any way, he can secure Republican nomination? Lets see As of...

FX Hedging Strategy Series

FxWirePro: Should we see Sterling further breakdown – FX swaps strategies

Apr 20, 2016 11:32 am UTC| Technicals Commentary

Weve shifted back to the top of the recent range as UKs claimant count change and unemployment data announced today, Change in the number of people claiming unemployment remained at 6.7K -related benefits during the...

Poland’s economic outlook remains firm, growth likely to reach 3.5-4 pct in 2016

Apr 20, 2016 11:19 am UTC| Commentary

Polish economic outlook continues to be positive, according to KBC Market Research. The economy is likely to attract further support from policy measures of new government, apart from a weaker zloty and low interest rates....

Indonesian bonds firm ahead of monetary policy meeting, likely to rally

Apr 20, 2016 10:57 am UTC| Commentary

The Indonesian 10-year bond closed modestly firmer on Wednesday, as investors awaits monetary policy meeting. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bonds, which moves inversely to its price, closed down 0.26 pct to 7.412 pct...

Japanese yield curve shifts to new record low

Apr 20, 2016 10:51 am UTC| Commentary

Hunt for yield and place to park money in the wake of negative rates from Bank of Japan (BOJ) has now shifted the yield curve to new record low. While global bonds are in retreat in the wake of risk affinity, which pushed...

New Zealand economic outlook strong but uneven in 2016

Apr 20, 2016 10:45 am UTC| Commentary

The New Zealand economy expanded strongly in H2 2015, but has a mixed outlook for 2016, according to Westpac. The economy faces considerable headwinds from the external sector, particularly weakness in dairy export...

Briferendum Series

Briferendum Series: Carney defends BOE’s right to speak on Brexit

Apr 20, 2016 10:41 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Bank of England (BOE) governor Mark Carney, while speaking last night, defended the central banks right to speak on Brexit and warn as necessary from the uncertainties that may arise from the event. Over the past weeks,...