11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on US NABE survey shows majority still expect Fed rate hike by year-end
US NABE survey shows majority still expect Fed rate hike by year-end
The latest survey from the out on Bloomberg
National Association for Business Economics
– 65% see Dec lift-off
– 14% expect Oct
The conjecture frenzy continues
11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China Finmin: Fed should not raise rates just yet
China Finmin: Fed should not raise rates just yet
The Fed should not raise interest rates given the global economic situation, China’s Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said.
11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar languishes near 3-week lows; Aussie retreats
Dollar languishes near 3-week lows; Aussie retreats
The dollar hovered near a three-week low on Monday, hampered by doubts that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by year-end.
11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ForexLive Asia FX news wrap: Lots of chatter from IMF meeting, subdued FX moves follow
ForexLive Asia FX news wrap: Lots of chatter from IMF meeting, subdued FX moves follow
Forex news for Asia trading Monday 12 October 2015
Monday:
China
Australia, New Zealand:
Japan:
Oil, gold
Weekend
The week opened with little change despite the numerous comments and views being expressed at the IMF conference in Peru. For me Fischer’s weekend remark stands out, it may well be the first hint of a change in emphasis coming from the Federal Reserve.
11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Chile offshore earthquake, M4.1
Chile offshore earthquake, M4.1
An earthquake reported off the coast of Chile
– M4.1
– Offshore from Coquimbo, Chile
– 2015-10-12 02:59:05.0 UTC
– Depth of 37 km
more to come
11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Shanghai Composite setting a quick pace for Asian stocks today
Shanghai Composite setting a quick pace for Asian stocks today
Asian stocks are higher today, led by a big surge in China
– Shanghai +3.24%
– Nikkei Ignore that, closed for a holiday
– HK +1.28%
The ASX is lagging, in the red so far today, down 0.7%
11 October, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on BoJ’s Kuroda hints October stimulus is unlikely
BoJ’s Kuroda hints October stimulus is unlikely
Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda spoke with CNBC in Peru on the weekend.
– In an interview on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund meeting
– Told CNBC that Japan’s inflation rate was in line with the central bank’s expectations