JGBs remain flat even as exports hit 4-month high in May; eyes on 30-year auction, April policy meeting minutes

Jun 18, 2018 06:16 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds remained flat during late Asian session Monday even as exports hit a 4-month high during the month of May, with investors now eyeing the 30-year auction and the Bank of Japans (BoJ) April...

Global Geopolitical Series: In July tariff retaliations would blow up into trade war

Jun 18, 2018 06:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The probability of a large scale trade war between the United States and the rest of the world looks increasingly likely as actions continue to speak louder than optimism that all are part of President Trumps negotiating...

Australian 10-year bond yield dips to nearly 3-week low as threat of trade war intensifies; ASX200 down 0.80 pct

Jun 18, 2018 04:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds rallied on first trading day of the weekMondayafter the threat of a US-China trade war intensified over the weekend. The yield on Australias benchmark 10-year Note, which moves inversely to...

U.S. annual GDP seen rising to 2.6 pct this year, may slow in next: Danske Bank

Jun 15, 2018 10:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United States economy is still in good shape although GDP growth slowed slightly in Q1 2018. It is the first time since the investment downturn hit the economy that GDP growth has been above 2 percent annualised in...

New Zealand bonds jump at close tracking U.S. Treasuries after ECB's decision to stay on pat until mid-2017

Jun 15, 2018 06:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy

New Zealand bonds closed Fridays trading session on a higher note, tracking similar movement in the United States counterpart in the overnight session after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced in its monetary policy...

JGBs remain narrowly mixed after BoJ keeps interest rate steady, 10-year yield target at around zero pct

Jun 15, 2018 05:19 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Japanese government bonds remained narrowly mixed on the last trading day of the week after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) held its benchmark interest rate steady at its momentary policy meeting concluded early today, with the...

Australian 10-year bond yield falls to 2-week low as trade concerns curb risk appetite

Jun 15, 2018 03:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds gained on last trading day of the weekFridayafter the Federal Reserve hints at faster rate hikes, while concerns about a US-China trade war also hurt sentiment. The yield on Australias...