20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why China is likely to stay quiet on Trump’s steel probe
Why China is likely to stay quiet on Trump’s steel probe
Steel is no stranger to global trade spats, especially when it comes to China.
20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Samsung’s Galaxy S8 rolls out, and analysts are positive
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 rolls out, and analysts are positive
Samsung’s newest smartphone, the Galaxy S8, hit shelves Friday, and analysts told CNBC they’re impressed by the tech.
20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan – Tertiary Industry Index for February: 0.2% m/m (expected 0.3%)
Japan – Tertiary Industry Index for February: 0.2% m/m (expected 0.3%)
Japan – Tertiary Industry Index for February rises 0.2% on the month
– expected 0.3%
– prior 0.0%
– It excludes manufacturing, looking at service industries catering mainly to the local economy. Exports are pretty much excluded.
Its not much of a focus for the market, USD/JPY barely changed.
20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ForexLive Asia FX news: AUD and yen both up tiny
ForexLive Asia FX news: AUD and yen both up tiny
Forex news for Asia trading Friday 21 April 2017
– ICYMI
USD/JPY ticked back toward overnight highs in early Tokyo but soon lost some ground, from highs just above 109.40 down to circa 109.20 as I update. Data from Japan today was the flash manufacturing PMI, which gained again on the month (subject to ‘final’ confirmation, of course).
20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on World’s top rig builder Keppel says no rescue in sight for offshore oil services
World’s top rig builder Keppel says no rescue in sight for offshore oil services
The world’s largest offshore rig builder Keppel Corp expects an extended slowdown in the offshore sector though oil prices have recovered from historical lows.
20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Goldman Sachs note yuan outflows quicker in March (also BBG on China Share Drop)
Goldman Sachs note yuan outflows quicker in March (also BBG on China Share Drop)
A couple of pieces on China:
Goldman Sachs economists:
(ps. this from yesterday: )
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20 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia Markets: Led by Nikkei, Asian markets build on overnight gains
Asia Markets: Led by Nikkei, Asian markets build on overnight gains
Stock markets across Asia were higher early Friday, catching an updraft from overnight gains in the U.S.