Month: August 2018

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  What will be the repercussions from China on this decision in Australia?

  The AUD is on the slide, being attributed to the political turmoil in Canberra But, what about this? Oz government citing security concerns.  I can't[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  Japan Nikkei flash Manufacturing PMI, August: 52.5 (prior 52.3)

  A move higher for this indicator on the month Summary via Reuters : - domestic demand jumped - export orders contracted - index remained above[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  USD demand continues, AUD the biggest loser (here's why)

  Ahead of Jackson Hole there is an underlying bid for USD - some niggles Powell might be a touch more hawkish (that's the latest heard[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  Moody's: US / China trade tensions weigh … could deter growth

  Moody's on the US, China, trade, global growth:  via Reuters  Nothing much new there from the ratings agency, concerns on trade tensions have been rising[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  AUD perfect storm? Or just cloudy with a few showers? Politics worsening now

  The government (such as what is left of it) is trying to adjourn parliament, sending AUD to a fresh session low  Not a lot of[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  Saudi Arabia's energy minister denies report Aramco's IPO will be called off

  Saudi Arabia's energy minister Khalid al-Falih statement issued early on Thursday - government remains committed to the initial public offering of Saudi Aramco
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  Australian parliament adjourned until September 10

  I am not gonna say anything about slackers in government weaselling their way out of work they are elected to do. Nope. I won't. Not[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  Japan inflation day is Friday - CPI preview

  National inflation data is due from Japan on Friday 24 August  Which will be 2330GMT on 23 August 2018  Barclays preview: More generally on Japan[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  US President Trump tweets on South Africa, ZAR drops

  The Donald has been hitting up his iPhone twitter app: USD/ZAR up (rand down): I haven't seen any tweets on Australia and the politics here?[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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  Australian Prime Minister Turnbull to speak at 0300GMT

  Press conference from the PM at the top of the hour - more Australia politics  This ICYMi: Earlier: Political turmoil  amid leadership challenges all over[...]
  2018-08-23 07:27:07

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