Updates list: > Swap2Interest_Volume function now supports swap type 1 also; > "Swap Functions" block renamed to "Financial Math"; > "Financial Math" block expanded to include functions for calculation or discount of currency futures; > GetCurrency() now works when market is closed too; > Added optimization types OPTIMIZE_SWAP_ONLY_VIRTUAL , OPTIMIZE_PRICE_ONLY_VIRTUAL to BcArb as possible parameter values for GetBestCross(); > Added variable bool SupportOneAtomCrosslists = f
LONDON -The U.K.'s goods trade deficit with the rest of the world widened to GBP7.1 billion in July from GBP6.5 billion in June as imports rose more than exports, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday. The June deficit was revised from a previously published figure of GBP6.3 billion. The deficit in July was much wider than expected. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires last week forecast the trade deficit would widen to GBP6.4 billion. ONS said that total imports rose to
UK Jul Adj Global Trade -GBP7.1B Vs Revised -GBP6.5B UK Jun Adj Goods Trade Balance Revised From -GBP6.3B UK Jul Adj Global Goods Trade Bal Was Forecast -GBP6.4B UK Jul Adj Non-EU Trade -GBP4.5B Vs -GBP3.4B UK Jul Adj Non-EU Trade Balance Was Forecast -GBP3.3B
Definition The international trade balance measures the difference between imports and exports of both tangible goods and services. Imports may act as a drag on domestic growth and they may also increase competitive pressures on domestic producers. Exports boost domestic production. Why Do Investors Care? Changes in the level of imports and exports, along with the difference between the two (the trade balance) are a valuable gauge of economic trends here and abroad. While these trade figures can
U.K. seasonally adjusted input prices fell 0.5% on the month and grew 0.7% on the year in August, below economists' expectations. Output prices rose 0.1% on the month and 2.5% on the year, the Office of National Statistics says. Core output prices, which exclude volatile items, such as food, drink, tobacco, and petrol, rose 0.2% on the month and 2.4% on the year. In a DJN survey, economists predicted that output prices would rise 0.1% on the month and 2.4% on the year. They estimated that input
UK Aug Input PPI -0.5% on Month; +0.7% On Year UK Aug Input PPI Was Forecast -0.2% MM; +0.9% YY UK Aug Output PPI +0.1% on Month; +2.5% On Year UK Aug Output PPI Was Forecast +0.1% MM; +2.4% YY
Bank Of England Leaves Bank Rate Unchanged At 5.75% CPI May Remain Around, Little Below 2% Target BOE: Closely Monitoring Quantities Of Credit Extended Margin Of Spare Capacity Appears Limited
LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K. manufacturing output slumped in July, reversing the recent positive trend, led by a drop in the manufacture of transport equipment. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics Thursday showed that manufacturing output fell 0.3% on the month in July - the first decline since a 0.8% fall in February this year. On the year output rose 0.8%. That compares with a 0.1% rise on the month in June and a 1.0% annual gain. A Dow Jones Newswires survey of econom
The latest finance ministry data indicate revenue to the general consolidated budget totaled 76.1 billion lei ($31.8 billion) in the first eight months of this year, up from RON63.55 billion in the corresponding period last year. The ministry didn't provide expenditure data. Romania's general budget posted a surplus last month on the back of local and social security budgets. In the first eight months of this year, local budgets posted a surplus of 0.9% of GDP, sustaining again the growth i
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Retail trade in the euro zone disappointed in July, growing more slowly than economists had expected. The volume of retail sales rose just 0.1% on the month in July, dragged down by sales of nonfood products such as clothing and household goods which fell by 0.1% on the month, European statistics agency, Eurostat said Wednesday. Compared with July 2006, retail sales grew 0.5%, substantially less than economists had predicted. In a Dow Jones survey last week economis
U.K. service sector purchasing managers index surged to 57.6 in August from 57.0 in July, market sources say. DJN forecast was 56.5. The data follow an unexpected rise in the manufacturing PMI released earlier this week which rose to 56.3 from 55.9 in July. Despite the strength in the indexes the BoE remains poised to keep interest rates on hold at 5.75% when it announces its decision midday Thursday. (IAB) Copyright ? 2007 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Euro-Zone Aug Services PMI 58.0 Vs 58.3 In Jul - Sources Euro-Zone Aug Services PMI Forecast 57.9 German Aug Services PMI 59.8 Vs 58.5 In Jul -Sources German Aug Services PMI Forecast 58.1 French Aug Services PMI 58.4 Vs Jul 58.9 - Sources French Aug Services PMI Forecast 58.5
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--The Japanese currency has taken another leg higher in Asia Wednesday on comments suggesting further dark days for the yen-funded carry trade, but there is no need to get swept away yet. Japan's banking minister, Yoshimi Watanabe, has startled markets a bit with what would appear to be a fairly benign comment - that there's always the chance of further carry trade unwinding. As Westpac Banking Corp.'s Sean Callow puts it, "I guess the fear is someone in Watanabe's
Japan Bank Minister Yoshimi Watanabe says in early afternoon session that Tokyo shares may fall more on U.S. subprime mortgage problems. "I think this is in line with the views of everyone in the market," says manager at sales department at Japanese brokerage. Nikkei could dip below Aug. 17 low of 15262.10 if players see greater impact from subprime issue, such as USD/JPY fall that could significantly affect earnings outlooks for Japanese exporters, he says. Japan Bank Minister Watanabe's com
TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Japan's banking minister, Yoshimi Watanabe, said Wednesday the impact of the U.S. subprime mortgage problems on the Japanese economy will likely be limited. "While global financial markets fell into unstable conditions, the troubles in the subprime market are unlikely to have a huge impact on Japan's real economy or financial system," Watanabe said at a press conference. However, he said there still remains a risk of a yen-carry trade unwinding. He added that T
Bank of Canada statement later today likely to sound dovish, says Tohru Sasaki, chief FX strategist at JP Morgan Chase Bank. Expects BOC to keep rates on hold, while "focus will be on BOC statement to assess how the change in environment since the last interest rate decision has influenced (its) policy stance." Adds, facing a possible U.S. economic slowdown, tightening of credit market, and with CAD hovering at high levels despite falling commodity prices, there's a high possibility BOC statemen
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