As the European Union celebrates 60 years, can Asia use it as a model for economic integration?

Mar 24, 2017 07:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

On 25 March 2017, the European Unions heads of state and government will meet in Rome to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the European project. The date marks the signing of the Treaties of Rome, which established the...

JGBs follow softness in U.S. Treasuries, investors eye February retail sales next week

Mar 24, 2017 06:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds traded modestly lower Friday, tracking softness in U.S. Treasuries and as investors are waiting to read the February retail sales data, scheduled to be released early next week for further...

New Zealand bonds close flat as investors shrug-off worse-than-expected February trade deficit

Mar 24, 2017 06:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The New Zealand bonds closed flat Friday as investors largely shrugged-off the worse-than-expected trade deficit for the month of February. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond, which moves inversely to its price...

Australian bonds snap rally tracking weakness in U.S. Treasuries, higher equities

Mar 24, 2017 05:10 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Australian bonds snapped rally on the last trading day of the week, tracking weakness in the U.S. counterpart and as investors poured into riskier assets, including equities and crude oil. Also, upbeat retail sales...

RBNZ expects outlook to be shaped by considerable uncertainty, to stay pat until mid-2018

Mar 23, 2017 16:18 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) at policy meeting on Thursday, left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 1.75 percent and reiterated that interest rates will remain low for a considerable time. The policy statement...

U.S. Treasuries disappoint as investors remain cautious ahead of Fed Chair Yellen’s speech

Mar 23, 2017 11:45 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries disappointed markets Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellens scheduled speech later in the day. Also, the countrys initial jobless claims, due today is...

Singapore's consumer price inflation accelerates as expected in Feb, reinforces Monetary Authority of Singapore’s neutral bias

Mar 23, 2017 11:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) showed Thursday that Singapores headline inflation has accelerated slightly in February, in line with expectations. Singapores headline inflation increased 0.7...