FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 26th October 2017
Oct 26, 2017 04:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Terms of trade improves in the third quarter as import price declines by 1.6...
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...
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