Yield curve review of Europe’s three largest economies

Nov 20, 2015 09:46 am UTC| Insights & Views

European bond are all merry heading into European Central Banks (ECB), much awaited meeting on December 3rd. Yields are dropping fast, even touching record low. German 2year yield has dropped to record low after...

Japan sliding into recession mode, 2% inflation target still a major concern for BoJ

Nov 20, 2015 09:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The GDP data (-0.2%) for Q3 illustrated that Japan is in recession. However, while the inflation rate remains at 0 because of which the BoJ cannot breathe a sigh of relief. Unchanged unemployment claims were stubborn...

Euro grinds lower with stronger signal from Mario Draghi

Nov 20, 2015 08:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi probably giving out the strongest signal possible to give by a central bank chief in an even other than monetary policy announcement. He is clearly signaling that ECB stands ready...

Depo-rate cut may not do much to address Bundesbank buying issues

Nov 20, 2015 08:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

Deposit rate cut is almost a guarantee, when European Central Banks (ECB) governing council meet on December 3rd, to take further measures in monetary policies. Market is expecting a combination of moves, which is...

Guide to today’s important data and events

Nov 20, 2015 06:51 am UTC| Insights & Views

Not many economic dockets scheduled for today however some with high risks associated. Data released so far - China - CB leading economic index grew 0.6% in October, compared to 1.6% in September. Upcoming -...

Could the Hunger Games turn your teen into a revolutionary?

Nov 20, 2015 00:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Tom van Laer, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, City University London As a fan of The Hunger Games trilogy, I cannot wait to see the final part of the film series. The Hunger Games novels and films have fascinated me...

Wired and tired: why parents should take technology out of their kid's bedroom

Nov 19, 2015 23:55 pm UTC| Technicals Insights & Views

Rachel Buchanan, Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle Australian children are among the youngest users of the internet in the world, starting as young as eight years old. Whether theyre using mobile phones,...