FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 20th July 2016

Jul 20, 2016 04:11 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated. Data released so far: Australia: Westpac leading economic index declined -0.2 percent m/m in...

Low inflation scenario likely to remain for longer period of time globally

Jul 19, 2016 11:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Low inflation scenario is expected to remain for a longer period globally, given the subdued demand. According to a Morgan Stanley research note, the slight movement upward in global inflation to 2.7 percent next year from...

French inflation likely to remain stable in July

Jul 19, 2016 11:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Following a rebound in HICP and CPI inflation in June, Frances inflation is likely to stabilize in July. According to a Societe Generale research report, Frances HICP inflation is likely to be stable at 0.3 percent...

Minutes of the July meeting reveal RBA unfazed by Brexit, but slightly subdued on domestic outlook

Jul 19, 2016 11:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) earlier today released minutes of the July meeting when interest rates were held unchanged at 1.75%. Minutes highlighted the central bank policy is not on a preset course and reiterated the...

Emerging markets’ economic growth likely to rebound as drag from commodity exporters fades

Jul 19, 2016 09:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Economic growth in emerging markets is likely to rebound from anticipated 4 percent this year to 4.7 percent in 2017 as the drag from commodity exporters wanes over time, noted Morgan Stanley in a research...

Polish economy likely to grow 3.5 pct to 4 pct in 2016

Jul 19, 2016 09:31 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Polish economic outlook continues to be good. The economic growth is likely to reach 3.5 percent to 4 percent this year, noted KBC Market Research in a research report. Keeping low interest rates and a weak zloty aside,...

How revenues from oil and gas in Africa can be made to work for ordinary people

Jul 19, 2016 08:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Critics point out that ordinary people have not benefited from oil and gas exploitation in many African states. Billions of dollars in revenue have had little positive impact on the lives of most people in countries like...