Nov 21, 2019 05:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy
US Treasury yields have rebounded over the past few weeks, as worries about the US-China trade war and the outlook for the global economy have eased somewhat. But while they are not expected to revisit their lows, Treasury...
U.S. Treasuries gain ahead of FOMC’s October policy meeting minutes
Nov 20, 2019 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries gained during Wednesdays afternoon session amid a relatively quiet day ahead of the Federal Open Market Committees (FOMC) monetary policy meeting minutes for the month of October, scheduled to be...
UK gilts surge ahead of BoE MPC Treasury Committee Hearings, November PMIs
Nov 20, 2019 10:44 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts surged during European trading hours Wednesday as investors remained side-lined amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. However, investors attention...
German bunds jump ahead of ECB’s account of October policy meeting, Q3 GDP
Nov 20, 2019 10:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds jumped during European session Wednesday amid silent trading hours that barely witnessed any data of major economic significance. But, attention remain glued to the European Central Banks (ECB) account of...
Nov 20, 2019 09:14 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower its policy rate again on December 5 to revive Asias third-largest economy, despite relatively elevated CPI inflation. The RBIs monetary easing will boost local equities...
Nov 20, 2019 07:27 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The euro-zones services sector has held up relatively well so far this year. However, we expect spill-overs from the industrial recession and slowing employment growth to take a toll in the coming months. The latest...
Trade deal unlikely to provide more upside for equities, says Capital Economics
Nov 20, 2019 06:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Optimism about trade has been a factor behind the rally in global equities in the past month. But with a mini-deal now largely discounted in the markets, and economic growth unlikely to do better than stagnate over the...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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