Sweden’s core inflation accelerates in March, but likely to slow again in coming months

Apr 12, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Commentary

Swedens CPIF inflation in March reached 1.5% y/y, more than consensus and Riksbanks forecast. On a monthly basis, CPIF rose 0.5%. The countrys CPI rose 0.5% m/m in March, as compared with 0.3% in February and consensus...

U.K Gilts slump as consumer inflation hits 16-month high

Apr 12, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Commentary

The United Kingdom Gilts tumbled on Tuesday after the strong reading of March consumer and producer inflation figures, highest since December 2014. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note which moves inversely to...

German Bund yields jump on firm CPI figure

Apr 12, 2016 09:31 am UTC| Commentary

The German bunds inched lower on Tuesday after the firm March consumer inflation figure. Also, investors ditched high-rated bonds to make room for ultra-long Netherland and French bonds coming to market, putting a halt on...

Currency War Series

Watch out for key commentaries to assess intervention in Yen

Apr 12, 2016 08:57 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

One of the biggest risks facing Yen is the risk of intervention from Bank of Japan (BOJ), which even if fades in medium term, may lead to heavy loss in the near term. While Bank of Japan (BOJ) doesnt indicate, when it may...

Indian economy likely to expand at below estimated potential in near future

Apr 12, 2016 08:51 am UTC| Commentary

In the near future, Indias economy is expected to grow below its estimated potential of 8%-10%, according to Scotiabank. The countrys private investment continues to be quite slow because of the slow progress on reforms...

Oil in Global Economy Series

Iraq calls in support for freeze deal

Apr 12, 2016 08:16 am UTC| Commentary

Just five days ahead of much anticipated oil producers meeting in Doha, which will gather oil chiefs from Saudi Arabia to Russia, Iraq has extended its support for the deal. The head of Iraqs state oil company said that...

Limited rebound in euro area’s corporate profitability to delay surge in investment spending

Apr 12, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Eurozones recent rebound in retail sales augurs well for the currency blocs recovery expectations, particularly when higher domestic demand mainly drove the economic growth in 2015, while external sector lagged, according...