Australian bonds gain ahead of RBA November meeting minutes, Governor Lowe speech
Nov 20, 2017 03:18 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds gainedon Mondayas investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) minutes for the November monetary policy meeting. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves...
U.S. Treasuries flat in muted trading session
Nov 17, 2017 10:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries remained flat Friday as investors remained sidelined in any major trading activity amid a silent session that witnessed data of little economic significance. The yield on the benchmark 10-year...
German bunds lose ground after ECB President Draghi points to solid economic expansion in eurozone
Nov 17, 2017 09:15 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds lost ground on the last trading day of the week after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi delivered an optimistic speech at the Frankfurt European Banking Congress today. The German 10-year...
Canada likely to grow by 2.2 pct in 2018, says Scotiabank
Nov 17, 2017 07:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Canadas economic growth is expected to expand by 2.2 percent going into next year, following a very strong 3.1 percent rise in 2017. Though growth is expected to slow substantially in 2018, that pace of activity will...
New Zealand bonds end lower on profit-booking; GDT auction in focus next week
Nov 17, 2017 06:43 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealand government bonds closed lower on Friday as investors cashed in profits after long rally this week. In addition, markets look ahead to the GDT auction scheduled to be held next week. At the time of closing,...
FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 17th November 2017
Nov 17, 2017 05:06 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: New motor vehicle sales flat for October, up 1 percent from a year...
JGBs trade narrowly mixed on BoJ’s timid bond-buying
Nov 17, 2017 04:08 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds traded narrowly mixed on Friday after the BOJ bought fewer bonds than in a previous operation. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to its price, traded flat...
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