Carney takes Q1 2016 BoE hike off the table

Dec 17, 2015 06:58 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

UK labor market report was mixed. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.2% in October, second lower since January 2006. This labor market report was released after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, stated in a...

Fed rate hike a temporary gain for Asia local markets

Dec 17, 2015 06:54 am UTC| Commentary

After almost a decade, the Fed initiated its monetary tightening policy with a 25 base point rate hike yesterday, as expected. The Fed Chair Yellen indicated that the central bank is on the path of policy tightening, and...

Guide to today’s important data and events

Dec 17, 2015 06:35 am UTC| Commentary

Not many economic dockets scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated. Data released so far - Australia - RBA released its bulletin today. Upcoming - Switzerland - SECO to release economic...

4 rate hikes by Fed likely next year

Dec 17, 2015 06:32 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

After almost a decade the Fed initiated its monetary tightening policy with 25 base point rate hikes yesterday. The labor market showed a sign of improvement and economic growth rate on track. The unemployment rate started...

Denmark set for another year of low inflation

Dec 17, 2015 06:15 am UTC| Commentary

Denmarks November inflation again dropped, because of decline in the oil prices. Hence, albeit the oil prices are expected to rebound and go into upward trajectory in next year, the inflation forecasts are...

Global oil price developments and sentiment towards EM continue to drive MXN in near term

Dec 17, 2015 06:11 am UTC| Commentary

Mexican governments tender was highly successful, which marks the beginning of domestic developments. The fourth phase will be more important for Mexican assets. Meanwhile, the developments in the oil prices globally...

Daily Economic Outlook: 17th December, 2015

Dec 17, 2015 05:19 am UTC| Commentary

After the Feds rate hike announced yesterday, the markets attention will now shift towards the UK and the euro area. The November retail sales data in U.K. is scheduled to release today. The figure for last two months...