JGB yields slump at close post Fed rate cut, BoJ’s unchanged policy decision
Oct 31, 2019 06:30 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Japanese government bond yields slumped at close Thursday after the Federal Reserve adopted a 25bp interest rate cut at its policy meeting in the overnight session, as was widely anticipated by market...
Why the Fed has no choice but to keep cutting interest rates?
Oct 31, 2019 06:13 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy
The U.S. Federal Reserve is stuck between an apparently booming economy and a financial crisis that might be right around the corner. Thats why its decision to cut interest rates by another quarter point on Oct. 30 its...
Australian bonds slip in muted trading session as investors shrug-off Fed rate cut
Oct 31, 2019 04:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Australian government bonds slipped during Asian session Thursday amid a muted trading day that witnessed data of little economic significance as investors shrugged-off the 25bp interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve...
U.S. Treasuries jump after Q3 GDP marginally slows; Fed rate cut keep yields subdued
Oct 30, 2019 14:36 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The U.S. Treasuries jumped during Wednesdays evening session after the countrys third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) marginally slowed, albeit keeping hopes alive, ahead of market expectations. Also, the ADP...
UK gilts gain ahead of October manufacturing PMI amid Brexit hassles
Oct 30, 2019 12:04 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
The United Kingdoms gilts gained during European trading hours Wednesday ahead of the countrys manufacturing PMI for the month of October amid ongoing Brexit hassles and extension of divorce deadline to January 31,...
German bunds nearly flat after October unemployment change disappoints investors
Oct 30, 2019 10:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds remained nearly flat during European session Wednesday after the countrys unemployment change for the month of October disappointed market sentiments, while the jobless rate remained...
Oct 30, 2019 09:23 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Ahead of the Fed tonight, the price action for the broader USD will remain driven by month-end flows, which after the surge in US equities to new all-time highs, is expected to see dollar selling, according to the latest...
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