Billions are pouring into mobility technology – will the transport revolution live up to the hype?
Feb 24, 2020 07:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Over the past decade almost US$200 billion has been invested globally in mobility technology that promises to improve our ability to get around. More than US$33 billion was invested last year alone. Another measure of...
INR likely to remain resilient; eyes on Modi-Trump meeting, says Scotiabank
Feb 24, 2020 06:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Indian rupee is expected to remain resilient and the Federal Reserve to maintain its dovish tone, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The INR has been outperforming most regional peers since...
Feb 20, 2020 11:26 am UTC| Economy Commentary
The United Kingdoms held gains during European trading hours on Thursday even as the countrys January retail sales remained solid and promising, with month -over- month data rising to seven month high of 0.9...
German bunds hold gains as investors monitor coronavirus situation
Feb 20, 2020 11:03 am UTC| Commentary Economy
German bunds held gains during afternoon session on Thursday as traders seek refuge in safe-haven assets on fear that the coronavirus outbreak will slow the global economy. The German 10-year bond yield, which move...
Australian jobless rate lifts to 5.3 pct in January, employment change modest
Feb 20, 2020 07:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy
In a reversal of Decembers move, Australias unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.3 percent in January, while employment rose modestly. The underutilisation rate jumped to a 19-month high. Alongside this, the participation...
Australian bonds surge as January employment data raises prospects of RBA rate cut
Feb 20, 2020 04:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds surge on Thursday as January disappointing employment data has strengthened the prospects for Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut. The yield on Australias benchmark 10-year note, which moves...
Coronavirus impact likely to affect Japan’s export recovery, says Oxford Economics
Feb 19, 2020 08:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy
After exports to China had picked up in previous months, the renewed contraction in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak underscores risks to growth and dents hope for a near-term export recovery, according to the latest...
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