Europe further dips into deflation
Feb 24, 2015 14:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Consumer inflation data was published today at 10:00 GMT. The headline number showed that inflation slowed to -0.6% YoY -1.2% mom. The lowest annual rates were registered in Greece (-2.8%) and Spain (-1.5%)....
Commodity snapshot (precious & Industrial)
Feb 24, 2015 14:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Commodity as a segment remained underperformer among asset classes. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Gold - The outlook for Gold remain mixed. Political uncertainties, growing jewelry demand and...
Feb 24, 2015 13:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The energy segment over the last year remained the worst performer. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Oil (WTI) - Crude oil outlook remain bearish amid an oversupply low demand. Recent cut down by...
Feb 24, 2015 13:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The energy segment over the last year remained the worst performer. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - Oil (WTI) - Crude oil outlook remain bearish amid an oversupply low demand. Recent cut down by...
Feb 24, 2015 12:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views
USA and allies are engaged with Iran over Nuclear talk, scrutinizing which shows they seem to be not as harsh on Iran as previous, despite concern from USAs long term partner in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia. Taking a...
Feb 24, 2015 12:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Equities are flat on the board except Nikkei. Performance this week at a glance in chart table - SP 500 - US indices has performed well on the back of a stronger economy but has been trailing major developed markets...
Currency snapshot (Commodity pairs)
Feb 24, 2015 11:27 am UTC| Insights & Views
Dollar performed well against the commodity pairs (EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF) so far this week. A chart and table is attached for explanation. Aussie failed to break above weekly resistance. Its major trading partner china...
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