No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much better
Feb 19, 2020 04:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Real Estate
The idea that we should decentralise our population has come up many times in Australia. Recently, the National Farmers Federation president pushed the notion, calling for a shift to the regions. And the premise is this:...
BI likely to lower benchmark rate to 4.75 pct amid benign CPI inflation, slower growth: Scotiabank
Feb 19, 2020 04:27 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 bp to 4.75 percent on Thursday afternoon amid benign CPI inflation and slowing economic growth, according to the latest research report from...
Australian bonds remain flat as investors await January employment report
Feb 19, 2020 04:18 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian bonds remained flat during morning trading hours Wednesday ahead of the countrys labour market report for the month of January, due to be released on February 20 by 00:30GMT. The yield on Australias...
Coronavirus is killing Australia's lobster export market
Feb 19, 2020 01:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Currents are strong around the Torres Strait Islands, lying between Australias northern-most tip and Papua New Guinea. When the tidal conditions are right and the waters relatively still, though, up to 230 islanders a...
UK gilts jump despite encouraging labour market, jobless rate stays at 45-year low
Feb 18, 2020 11:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms jumped during European trading hours Tuesday even as the countrys labour market remained solid and promising, with the unemployment rate remaining at a 45-year low. The yield on the benchmark 10-year...
German bunds surge after February ZEW economic sentiment disappoints investors
Feb 18, 2020 11:11 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds surged during afternoon session Tuesday after the countrys ZEW economic sentiment for the month of February, released today, disappointed market sentiments, while the index for current conditions worsened...
USD/ZAR likely to settle above 15.00 on a sustainable basis, says Commerzbank
Feb 18, 2020 09:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The USD/ZAR currency pair is expected to settle above 15.00 on a sustainable basis, according to the latest research report from Commerzbank. The impression arises that the last hopes in the rand are slowly being dashed...
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