German labour market likely to continue defying recession in manufacturing sector, says Commerzbank
Nov 08, 2019 09:10 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German labour market is expected to continue to defy the recession in the manufacturing sector, according to the latest research report from Commerzbank. Working time accounts that are full to the brim and generous...
Nov 08, 2019 06:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Falling implied USD/INR vols amid increasing optimism for reaching a phase-1 trade deal between the United States and China are supportive of the dollar-funded carry trade, according to the latest research report from...
Australian bonds plunge tracking U.S. Treasuries after risk sentiments lift on trade deal optimism
Nov 08, 2019 04:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds during Asian session of the last trading day of the week Friday after risk sentiments were lifted, following trade deal optimism amid ongoing Brexit uncertainties. The yield on Australias...
U.S. Treasuries plunge ahead of weekly initial jobless claims, super-long 30-year auction
Nov 07, 2019 11:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries plunged during Thursdays afternoon session ahead of the countrys weekly initial jobless claims and super-long 30-year auction, both scheduled for today at 13:30GMT and 18:00GMT. Also, Federal Open...
UK gilts slump ahead of BoE’s monetary policy meeting, Gov Carney’s speech
Nov 07, 2019 10:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts slumped during European trading hours Thursday ahead of the Bank of Englands (BoE) monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held today by 12:00GMT, followed by Governor Mark Carneys speech later,...
German bunds narrowly mixed after September IP disappoints; trade balance in focus
Nov 07, 2019 09:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds remained narrowly mixed during European session Thursday after the countrys industrial production (IP) for the month of September disappointed market sentiments, while investors still keep a curious eye on...
Nov 07, 2019 09:07 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged through the rest of the year given the better-than-expected performance of GDP in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest...
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