Long-term JGB yields rise after BoJ reduces size of bonds purchases
Nov 24, 2017 04:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Japanese government bonds slumped on Friday after the Bank of Japan reduces the size of its bonds purchases by 10 billion yen. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves inversely to its price,...
Australian bonds gain on weak investors’ sentiments; dovish RBA minutes still weigh
Nov 24, 2017 02:55 am UTC| Economy Commentary
Australian bonds gainedon Fridayas investors moved into safe-haven buying following weakness in the riskier assets like equities and crude oil. Also, the Reserve Bank of Australias dovish November meeting minutes still...
Singapore’s Q3 GDP growth upwardly revised, inflation likely to rise in November
Nov 23, 2017 12:50 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
Singaporean economic growth was upwardly revised from its initial advanced reading for the third quarter of 2017. The sequential growth was upwardly revised to 8.8 percent from the initial advanced reading of 6.3 percent....
UK gilts jump after Q3 preliminary GDP remains unchanged
Nov 23, 2017 10:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The UK gilts jumped after the countrys third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) remained unchanged compared to that in the second quarter, although meeting market expectations as households spending increased at the...
German bunds tad down after Q3 GDP remains steady, manufacturing PMI beats expectations
Nov 23, 2017 08:49 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds traded flat Thursday after the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of this year showcased a solid reading, albeit unchanged from that in the second-quarter. Also, the manufacturing...
Eurozone economy likely to grow 2.3 pct this year, 2 pct next, says DZ Bank
Nov 23, 2017 06:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Eurozone economy is expected to expand 2.3 percent this year and 2 percent in the next year, according to a recent report by DZ Bank. According to a flash estimate from Eurostat, third-quarter GDP increased by +0.6...
BoC likely to adopt wait-and-watch approach, says CIBC Research
Nov 23, 2017 05:52 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to adopt a wait-and-watch approach over the near-term, according to a recent report from CIBC Research. Investors are still attaching a 40 percent probability to further monetary...
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