U.S. third quarter GDP preview
Oct 27, 2017 10:37 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Today, U.S. third-quarter flash GDP figure will be released at 12:30 GMT. This is the first flash reading of the third quarter GDP of the United States. This would be a very vital piece of an economic docket to assess...
Oct 27, 2017 10:22 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. commerce department, under the guidance of Secretary Wilbur Ross continues to take a tough stance on countries that have used unfair means to promote exports. Cracking down on U.S....
Oct 27, 2017 08:53 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The United States Federal Reserve is expected to leave its policy interest rates unchanged at its October 31 November 1 policy meeting. The Fed has given no indication that a rate move next week is being seriously...
BoJ likely to maintain 'QQE with YCC' policy at its meeting next week, says Danske Bank
Oct 27, 2017 08:14 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its QQE with yields curve control policy at its monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be held on October 31. It is widely expected that the BoJ will keep its ultra-loose monetary...
DXY index likely to head for 96.00 level after rallying through the 94 mark, says Scotiabank
Oct 27, 2017 06:41 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The dollar index is expected to head to the 96.00 level after rallying through the 94.00 mark and the 100-day MA resistance, according to a report from Scotiabank. The USD is still expected to advance versus EM Asian...
Oct 27, 2017 05:54 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds slumped at the time of closing Friday as investors drifted apart from safe-haven assets despite the countrys ongoing political turmoil surrounding the appointment of ministers after the formation of...
JGBs trade mixed in muted session; BoJ monetary policy decision in focus early next week
Oct 27, 2017 03:59 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The Japanese government bonds remained mixed on the last trading day of the week as investors defied movements amid a muted session that witnessed data of little economic significance. Also, markets will remain glued to...
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