Singapore exports fall to 7-month low in October, driven by downbeat pharma sector

Nov 17, 2016 06:29 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Exports in Singapore fell to a 7-month low during the period of September, driven by weakness in the countrys pharmaceutical sector. Also, overall lower demand from overseas market has raised the risks of a recession in...

China’s foreign reserves decline from record-high; holdings of U.S. Treasuries at 4-year low

Nov 17, 2016 06:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Foreign reserves in China declined from a record-high level witnessed in June 2014, while the countrys holdings of U.S. Treasuries (UST) dropped to the lowest level in four years, in an attempt to support its domestic...

FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 17th November, 2016

Nov 17, 2016 05:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Lots of economic dockets and events scheduled for today and some with high risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Net employment rose by 9,800 and unemployment rate remained at 5.6...

Australia employment snaps 2-month fall in October, jobless rate holds at 3-year low

Nov 17, 2016 05:29 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Employment change in Australia snapped 2-month fall during the period of October, while the jobless rate held steady at 3-year low. However, the change in employment remained sharply below market expectations, signaling...

Indonesia’s knowledge sector is catching up, but a large gap persists

Nov 16, 2016 23:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Academic publications are important reflections of the strength of the research community in a country. A strong research community fuels innovation in the economy. Its also the bedrock for generating high-quality evidence...

Changes to the pension asset test will ripple through the economy

Nov 16, 2016 22:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

On January 1, 2017 the age pension will undergo significant changes. Changes to the assets test, which determine who can receive a pension and how much, could see 166,000 pensioners receive an increase in their...

Swiss November ZEW business confidence index registers strongest gain in 5 months

Nov 16, 2016 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Business confidence in Switzerland registered its highest gain in five months, while economic sentiment for a third consecutive month in November on expectations that the momentum of economic development is set to hold...