US consumer spending likely to be limited by mild weather in November

Dec 23, 2015 04:36 am UTC| Commentary

In US, personal income in November, as expected by the market consensus is likely to record at 0.2 % month on month, while consumer spending when considered on mom basis is likely to come in at 0.3%. Real consumer...

China central economic work conference signals more easing ahead

Dec 23, 2015 04:24 am UTC| Commentary

China conducted the central economic work conference (CEWC) in Beijing during December 18-21. This annual conference is the countrys most important year end meeting as it prepares the mode of macro policy and the following...

India’s external sector performance remains robust

Dec 23, 2015 03:46 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

Reserve Bank of India released the countrys balance of payments data for third quarter of this year yesterday, which report indicates that the performance of Indias external sector remains strong and the current account...

India's capital account and financial account flows remain largely supportive

Dec 23, 2015 03:40 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

Indias central bank, RBI announced its balance of payments for the calendar quarter Q3 2015 on December 22. There is a marginal decline in the countrys current account deficit in third quarter, which was widening to...

What does Spanish elections and political uncertainty mean for markets?

Dec 23, 2015 03:27 am UTC| Commentary Politics

In Spain, the election results delivered neither an absolute majority for a single party nor any clear government alliance/coalition. On the economic side, there is no sign of economic activity slowdown in Q4 15. For...

How does elections effect Spain's economic outlook?

Dec 23, 2015 03:23 am UTC| Commentary Politics

In Spain, the election results delivered neither an absolute majority for a single party nor any clear government alliance/coalition. On the economic side, there is no sign of economic activity slowdown in Q4...

US Q3 GDP third estimate suggests solid domestic activity partially offset by weakness abroad

Dec 23, 2015 03:06 am UTC| Commentary

US Q3 GDP third estimate came in stronger than expected at 2% qoq saar, while market consensus expected it to be 1.9%. This is primarily coming from fixed income investment and inventories.There was upward revision in the...