German bunds gain following weak risk appetite among investors
Oct 19, 2017 09:05 am UTC| Commentary Economy
German bunds gained Thursday as investors poured into safe-haven assets while moving away from the riskier assets, including equities and crude oil. Also, the rising tensions between the United States and Iran amid Iraq...
Japanese bonds trade narrowly mixed in subdued trade; Kuroda’s speech in focus
Oct 19, 2017 06:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese bonds traded narrowly mixedThursdayfollowing weak results from the Bank of Japans bond buying operation and rising U.S. Treasury yields. Also, investors remained sidelined in any major trading activity amid lack...
New Zealand bonds close firm following weakness in U.S. Treasuries, coalition announcement in focus
Oct 19, 2017 05:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy
New Zealand government bonds closed lowerThursdayfollowing weakness in the U.S. Treasuries; however, investors still remain cautious as the country waited for the outcome of government coalition negotiations. At the...
FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 19th October 2017
Oct 19, 2017 04:49 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Unemployment rate declined to 5.5 percent in September as employment rose by...
Australian bonds slump on better-than-expected September employment report
Oct 19, 2017 04:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian bonds slumpedThursdayon better-than-expected September employment report, sending the benchmark 10-year bond yields over four basis points. In addition, markets also remained optimistic about the Federal Reserve...
Moody's: Low rates and improving economy to keep French companies' debt issuance steady in 2018
Oct 19, 2017 00:50 am UTC| Research & Analysis Economy
French companies bond issuance will remain steady during 2018, supported by low interest rates, accommodative monetary policy and the countrys improving economic outlook, Moodys Investors Service said in a report...
UK gilts slump after wage growth remains upbeat in August; investors await September retail sales
Oct 18, 2017 09:14 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The UK gilts slumped Wednesday after the countrys wage growth remained upbeat during the month of August, adding to riskier sentiments among the investors. Further, investors now wait to watch the countrys retail sales for...
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