US Election Series: March 8th primary updates
Mar 09, 2016 08:09 am UTC| Commentary Politics
Four US states, went to vote on March 8th, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan and Mississippi for the republican side, while Democrats contested in Michigan and Mississippi. Donald Trump from republican side and Hilary Clinton from...
Outlook for New Zealand’s consumer spending positive in future
Mar 09, 2016 07:47 am UTC| Commentary
New Zealand economys spending is expanding at a strong rate. Retail spending on cards grew 0.7% in February, while core spending, excluding fuel and volatile motor vehicle categories, grew 1.2%. Rise in February comes on...
Brexit likely to weigh on European GDP growth and currencies
Mar 09, 2016 07:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Even if the UK votes to stay in EU, the concessions that the UK has negotiated with the EU might complicate extra EU integration. Britains exit from the EU will hit the UK and also Europe. If the UK exits, EMU GDP is...
US Election Series: Bernie Sander’s challenge is win margin
Mar 09, 2016 07:14 am UTC| Commentary Politics
US democratic party unlike the republicans have a concept, called Super Delegates, these are the people who doesnt need to abide by popular vote and can choose whomever they like. This year there are 717 delegates up for...
Malaysian central bank likely to hold overnight policy rate today
Mar 09, 2016 06:39 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Malaysian central bank is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 3.25% today in order to attain a balance between defending the Malaysian ringgit and strengthening economic growth. Meanwhile, the...
US business sentiment likely to rise in coming months as labor market improves further
Mar 09, 2016 06:27 am UTC| Commentary
The NFIBs small business optimism index for the US reached 92.9 in February, falling 1 point, as compared with expectations of a slight rise to 94. Six of the ten components declined in February, whereas the other four...
Guide to today’s important data and events
Mar 09, 2016 05:42 am UTC| Commentary
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but most with high risks associated. Data released so far - Australia - Home loans dropped -3.9% in January, while investment lending for homes declined by...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects