South Korea's industrial production likely to have rebounded after third consecutive month of decline

Jul 27, 2015 07:16 am UTC| Commentary

South Koreas IP is likely to have rebounded in June. June trade data showed a sizeable rebound in exports, and it is suspected that a part of this rebound can be attributed to an increase in production after adjusting for...

Australia's credit growth stabilizing at a respectable rate

Jul 27, 2015 07:10 am UTC| Commentary

The RBA characterizes the current rate of credit growth as moderate, and from a purely historical perspective this is correct. However, the 6-plus percent rate to be rather strong: it is well above nominal GDP growth of...

Fed's FOMC may keep policy rate unchanged

Jul 27, 2015 06:59 am UTC| Commentary

The Federal Reserves FOMC meeting is likely to be held on 29th July. The FOMC has indicated that it is unlikely to signal a rate hike ahead of time, instead opting for the full flexibility of a data-dependent approach....

Japan's June unemployment rate likely to temporarily rise

Jul 27, 2015 06:58 am UTC| Commentary

The number of job seekers that dropped out of Japans labour force increased in March and April. This led to a technical improvement in the unemployment rate, but it probably does not reflect the real situation of the...

More stagnant Japan inflation in June

Jul 27, 2015 06:46 am UTC| Commentary

In Japan, factors such as the passing-on of price increases to products as a result of costpush inflation caused by yen depreciation and the recovery in domestic demand are pushing up inflation."Assuming that oil prices...

Japan's June industrial production likely to show modest growth

Jul 27, 2015 06:38 am UTC| Commentary

Japans overseas demand remains unstable, and many companies are unwilling to invest in inventories. June industrial production is likely to show modest growth of 0.1% mom.In Julys monthly economic report, the government...

US real business activity likely sprang back in Q2

Jul 27, 2015 06:32 am UTC| Commentary

US real GDP and real consumption spending data for Q2 is likely to release on 30th July. The two macroeconomic indicators posted -0.2% and 2.1% growth respectively in Q1. Societe Generale estimates, the real GDP growth...