Equity snapshot (indices)

Mar 02, 2016 11:52 am UTC| Commentary

Equities are all mixed in todays trading. Kindly note all instruments mentioned here are CFDs, whose values might differ from cash or future traded. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - SP 500 - SP 500,...

Brazilian economy likely contracted heavily in Q4, likely to shrink again in 2016

Mar 02, 2016 11:31 am UTC| Commentary

Brazils supply side economy activity index is expected to show that GDP in Q4 contracted 6.3% y/y and 1.9% q/q, as compared with the contraction of 4.5% y/y in Q3. But presuming the relatively stringer consumption demand...

Schäuble warning, Weidmann warning, Cœuré assurance: what’s cooking in ECB?

Mar 02, 2016 11:16 am UTC| Commentary

Since December, after European Central bank (ECB) reduced rates further into negative by 10 basis points to -0.3%, Euro zone economy has turned for the worse. Latest reading in fact shows, Economy has slumped to deflation...

Swiss GDP expands in Q4 but deflation remains significant threat to economy

Mar 02, 2016 11:12 am UTC| Commentary

Switzerlands GDP grew in Q4, giving a relief amidst uncertain global scenario and the appreciation of the frac. However, with continuous deflation as a significant risk to the economy, the SNB is expected to increase its...

Monetary policy of China likely to be prudent but moderately loose

Mar 02, 2016 10:29 am UTC| Commentary

Chinas Premier Li Keqiang had stated in February that the country in 2016 will continue to pursue a "prudent" monetary policy with a "proactive" fiscal policy. Li had also said that China will seek macro policy...

US Election Series

US election series: Key dates for March

Mar 02, 2016 10:18 am UTC| Commentary Politics

While keeping tab on election in worlds largest economy might pay off in the longer run, market usually shrugs off day to day happenings until the very last. Nevertheless if you are still an enthusiast, here are the key...

China unlikely to achieve 2016 growth target range, growth likely to be below target level

Mar 02, 2016 10:05 am UTC| Commentary

If China National Peoples Congress supports for the 2016 GDP growth target range of 6.5%-7.0%, it will be a difficult task to achieve that level. This is because if the government set policy priorities, such as...