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Reserve Bank of Australia: Households, businesses can weather slower economy, falling house prices
In its Financial Stability Review (FSR) published on Thursday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said that “households and businesses are well placed to weather a slower economy and falling house prices.”
AUD495M: Australia’s Trade Surplus shrinks sharply in August
Australia's Trade Balance narrowed to A$495M MoM in August, followed a surplus of A$1,351M in the previous reading (revised from A$1,923M), according to the latest foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) declined to 495M in August from previous 1923M
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) declined to 495M in August from previous 1923M
Australia Imports (MoM): 5.8% (August) vs -2.5%
Australia Imports (MoM): 5.8% (August) vs -2.5%
Australia Exports (MoM) climbed from previous -3.3% to 3.7% in July
Australia Exports (MoM) climbed from previous -3.3% to 3.7% in July
Canadian Dollar seems vulnerable near two-month low as USD maintains bullish undertone
The USD/CAD pair holds steady around the 1.4235 area during the Asian session on Thursday, consolidating its recent strong gains registered over the past four weeks or so.
US President Donald Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US nuclear
US President Donald Trump unveiled a $200 billion investment plan from South Korea, $54 billion of which is slated to go to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, Reuters reported on Thursday.
South Korea S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 52.3 to 53.9 in September
South Korea S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 52.3 to 53.9 in September
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (54.1) in September
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (54.1) in September
Ireland AIB Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.5 in September from previous 55.4
Ireland AIB Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.5 in September from previous 55.4
South Korea Trade Balance: $49.85B (September) vs $34.79B
South Korea Trade Balance: $49.85B (September) vs $34.79B
Japan Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks up to ¥-362B in September 25 from previous ¥-4942.5B
Japan Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks up to ¥-362B in September 25 from previous ¥-4942.5B
Japan Foreign Bond Investment down to ¥-684.5B in September 25 from previous ¥1904.9B
Japan Foreign Bond Investment down to ¥-684.5B in September 25 from previous ¥1904.9B