Russian bonds slump on tracking weak oil prices

Apr 18, 2016 11:07 am UTC| Commentary

The Russian 10-year bonds slumped on Monday, following weak cues emerging from crude oil prices, pushing the yield of 10-year bonds higher 4 bps. The Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russias main export, was plunged...

ECB lending survey for April likely to indicate declining credit standards for companies

Apr 18, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

The April ECB lending survey, which was carried out in March, is expected to indicate easing signs in credit standards for loans to firms, according to Societe Generale. Meanwhile, consumer standards are likely to be...

China house prices growth still fragmented

Apr 18, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Commentary

China house prices rose further in March, but in some cities a bubble could be building up. Large sum of money in China, chasing investments. First it was the housing market last year, then it shifted to equities, then to...

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FxWirePro: BoE’s keen observation on Brexit developments brings OTC turbulence down but bearish sentiment still lingers

Apr 18, 2016 10:39 am UTC| Commentary

BoE cites Brexit uncertainties cautiously as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England (BoE) decided to keep its main policy rate unchanged at 0.50% held in its monthly policy meeting last week. The MPC...

German ZEW investor economic sentiment indicator likely improved further in April

Apr 18, 2016 10:37 am UTC| Commentary

Germanys ZEW investor economic sentiment indicator is likely to have continued with its improvement in April, according to Societe Generale. After dropping sharply in January and February, the ZEW indicator is expected to...

ECB to keep policy unchanged in coming months, to extend QE purchases beyond 2017

Apr 18, 2016 10:36 am UTC| Commentary

This week, during the ECB meeting, Draghi is likely to maintain a dovish tone, but is not expected to undertake any new measure, according to Danske Bank. The European Central Bank continues to be under pressure to ease...

Rousseff shouts coup as impeachment clears house hurdle

Apr 18, 2016 10:22 am UTC| Commentary

While Brazils incumbent and first female President accused opposition parties of a joint coup, impeachment process against her cleared another hurdle. On Sunday, Brazils lower house, voted more than 60% in favor of...