USD likely to strengthen more by end 2017, says BofAML
Nov 07, 2017 04:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The US dollar is expected to strengthen more by the end of this year, according to a recent report from Bank of America Merill Lynch (BofAML). While EURUSD was testing levels above 1.20, a drop to 1.15 is projected by the...
Australian bonds slump on expectations of hawkish policy statement; no change in rates expected
Nov 07, 2017 02:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds slumpedTuesdayon expectations of a hawkish monetary policy statement from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) while keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.50 percent. The yield on the...
U.S. Treasuries plummet ahead of FOMC member Dudley’s speech, 3-year auction
Nov 06, 2017 11:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries plummeted Monday as investors wait to watch the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) member Dudleys speech, scheduled for later in the day. Also, the countrys 3-year note auction, due on November 7 by...
German bunds surge after composite, services PMI disappoints in October
Nov 06, 2017 10:25 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds surged Monday after the countrys composite as well as services PMI disappointed during the month of October. However, the upside was limited by the rise in Eurozone composite PMI for the same...
Nov 06, 2017 09:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The emerging market Asian currencies are expected to weaken against the greenback amid declined speculative dollar-short positions. Also, the geopolitical situation n the Korean Peninsula during US President Donald Trumps...
New Zealand bonds jump sharply at close ahead of GDT price auction, RBNZ monetary policy meeting
Nov 06, 2017 06:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds sharply jumped at the time of closing Monday as investors poured into safe-haven assets ahead of the GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) price auction, scheduled to be held on November 7. Of utmost importance is...
Nov 06, 2017 04:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds gainedon Mondayas Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda spoke on its recommitment to the ultra-loose monetary policy until 2 percent inflation is achieved. Also, dovish September monetary policy...
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