Bundesbank chief argues against monetary easing

Dec 16, 2016 11:35 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

One of the most influential members of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the chief of German central bank Jens Weidman has once more stepped up his criticism of ECBs monetary policy. Speaking today, Mr. Weidman said that...

SGD likely to remain vulnerable to surge in U.S. inflation expectations on Trump’s re-inflationary policies, says Scotiabank

Dec 16, 2016 09:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Singaporean dollar is expected to remain vulnerable to a surge in the inflation expectations of the United States, following President-elect Donald Trumps re-inflationary policies, while keeping its tight correlation...

Eurozone economic recovery likely to continue into 2017-18; monetary policy to remain loose, says Nordea Research

Dec 16, 2016 08:45 am UTC| Economy Commentary

Eurozones economic recovery is expected to continue in 2017-18. Core inflation will rise slowly, allowing the loose monetary policy to continue. Elections will probably see euro-sceptic forces progress, making economic...

Freddie Mac warns as rate tightens in mortgage market

Dec 16, 2016 07:38 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation popularly known as Freddie Mac has warned that the recent spike in yields has cut the population of eligible refinance candidates by a half. According to the corporation, at the...

New Zealand consumer confidence eases in December despite healthy economic signals

Dec 16, 2016 07:01 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Consumer confidence in New Zealand eased during the month of December, although other economic signals remained healthy. Also, the two earthquakes that wrecked havoc across the country do not seem to have any material...

Briferendum Aftermath Series: Lonely Theresa May video summarizes upcoming Brexit negotiations

Dec 16, 2016 06:50 am UTC| Commentary Economy

A video has emerged in the social media, which shows that amid roars and noises, as the European leaders greet each other with handshakes and kisses, an increasingly lonely British Prime Minister Theresa May looking to...

U.S. initial jobless claims decline more than expectations, add to certainty over Yellen’s hint at policy tightening

Dec 16, 2016 06:20 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United States labor market is showing signs of tightening as the initial jobless claims for the week ended December 10 declined more than market expectations, adding certainty over the Federal Reserve Chair Janet...