JGBs flat as investors await September national consumer price inflation
Oct 26, 2017 03:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Japanese government bonds remained flat during early Asian session Thursday as investors remain focused to watch the countrys national consumer price-led inflation index for the month of September, scheduled to be...
Australian bonds slump after U.S. 10-Treasury yield hit 7-month high on hopes of hawkish Fed pick
Oct 26, 2017 02:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds slumped Thursday after U.S. Treasury yield hit 7-month high of 2.475 percent. Bond prices are tracking a solid development in the U.S. counterpart after hawkish bets cropped up among market...
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields highest since March on bets of hawkish Fed Chair appointment
Oct 25, 2017 11:31 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hit a 7-month high Wednesday as markets prepare to experience a more hawkish Federal Reserve Chair to replace Janet Yellen after she retires from the position in early February. Also,...
German bunds sink after Ifo business climate index surges to all-time high in October; ECB in focus
Oct 25, 2017 09:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds sank Wednesday after the countrys business climate index during the month of October unexpectedly rose to a record high in October after falling for two months in a row. Also, markets are awaiting the...
Taiwan Q3 preliminary GDP estimate likely to deliver pleasant surprises, says DBS Bank
Oct 25, 2017 08:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Taiwans preliminary estimate of third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to deliver pleasant surprises. The eventual pickup in domestic demand, coupled with the strong expansion in exports, augur well for the...
USD/TWD likely to trade in 30-30.5 range with potential upside momentum, says Scotiabank
Oct 25, 2017 08:04 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The USD/TWD currency pair is expected to trade in a range of 30.0 to 30.5 with upside potential at the moment, according to the latest report from Scotiabank. The TWD will trade along with swinging risk sentiment while...
Oct 25, 2017 06:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealands labor market is expected to continue its gradual strengthening over the September quarter, according to a report from Westpac Research. A range of indicators suggests that New Zealands labor market has...
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