Mar 11, 2015 16:30 pm UTC| Commentary
Western Union notes in a report on Wednesday: A big move for the Aussie dollar knocked it to fresh six-year lows against the greenback. China let loose weaker than expected data on factory growth and retail sales. News...
Mar 11, 2015 16:29 pm UTC| Commentary
Western Union notes in a report on Wednesday: A mixed U.K. pound held near seven-year peaks versus the euro but also around early February lows against the greenback. Sterling sentiment has turned increasingly...
Mar 11, 2015 16:27 pm UTC| Commentary
Western Union notes in a report on Wednesday: Dollar-Swiss reclaimed parity for the first time since the franc soared in dramatic fashion following a surprise, about-face move on currency policy by the Swiss central...
Mar 11, 2015 16:27 pm UTC| Commentary
Western Union notes in a report on Wedesday: Its been a forgettable week for the euro with its months long descent gathering pace and yanking it to 12-year lows against the greenback (under $1.06 earlier), its weakest...
Fed close to embarking on return to normality
Mar 11, 2015 16:13 pm UTC| Commentary
Given the current elevated pace of employment growth, it is only a matter of time before US wage growth accelerates markedly.Once the temporary dampening effects of the stronger dollar and the indirect pass-through from...
Marked divergence in US and UK yields from euro-zone likely over the next few years
Mar 11, 2015 12:38 pm UTC| Commentary
UST yields have rebounded over the past few weeks, although the greater increase at the long-end of the curve suggests that this reflects a rise in the term premium as much as an increase in rate expectations.Furthermore,...
US crude oil production slightly upwards this year
Mar 11, 2015 11:32 am UTC| Commentary
Brent dropped by nearly 4% yesterday, sliding to a monthly low of a good $56 per barrel. The price slump was presumably due to the strongly appreciating US dollar in conjunction with selling on the part of speculative...
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