RBNZ likely to leave policy rate unchanged at 1 pct next Wednesday, says ANZ Research
Feb 05, 2020 05:55 am UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to leave the Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 1 percent at its monetary policy meeting scheduled to be held next Wednesday, indicating that they expect to sit on the...
Australian bonds plunge tracking U.S. Treasuries after rebound in Chinese equities
Feb 05, 2020 04:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian bonds plunged during Asian session Wednesday tracking a similar movement in the United States Treasuries after Chinese equities experienced a rebound, following their biggest selloff since 2015 after the...
U.S. Treasuries plunge amid muted trading session ahead of host of 3-tier economic data
Feb 04, 2020 12:32 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries plunged during Tuesdays afternoon session amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. However, a host of 3-tier economic data ADP non-farm employment, ISM...
The evidence suggests Reserve Bank rate cuts don't hurt confidence
Feb 04, 2020 12:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy
When the Reserve Bank board meets today for the first time this year it is likely to leave its cash rate unchanged at the current all-time low 0.75%. Afterwards, it will announce its reasons, many of them good. But...
German bunds slump ahead of eurozone retail sales, ECB President Lagarde’s speech
Feb 04, 2020 10:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds slumped during European trading session Tuesday ahead of eurozones retail sales for the month of January, scheduled to be released on February 5 by 10:00GMT and the European Central Bank (ECB) President...
Feb 04, 2020 09:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Chinas financial markets to stabilize in the coming sessions on hopes for an improving coronavirus situation as Chinas central government has taken greater control over containing the novel coronavirus outbreak, according...
Feb 04, 2020 09:18 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian dollar is not expected to be able to record sustainable gains as long as the corona virus is putting pressure on market sentiment in general, and in particular in Asia, according to the latest research...
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Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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