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Xi Jinping as expected will be the next leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The powerful Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) will continue to be dominated by conservatives and notably, the...

There is an evident risk that Swedish corporations will react differently this time and enforce a greater proportion of lay-off notices. The prospect that this will convince the Riksbank to cut the...

ReviewRisk appetite has declined over the past month. Markets are concerned about the slow progress made in Europe and the continued weakness in European data. In the U.S., prospects of tough...

Direction of credit markets will depend on U.S. fiscal-cliff negotiations.Decent -- but not high -- activity in the primary markets.Liquidity management exercise could pick up.Market Commentary Over...

FOMC minutes indicate that the Fed is taking baby steps towards an Evans-style rule.EU says that there will be no additional austerity requirements for Spain in 2012-2013.Focus today on euro area Q3...

Along the line of yesterday’s speech by vice chairman of the FOMC Janet Yellen, the FOMC minutes showed that the Fed is moving closer to an Evans style rule. There is still work to be done, but...

Data released over the past month suggest the Chinese economy has started to recover moderately on the back of stronger private consumption and investment demand. Exports have also been surprisingly...

This fact book gives a brief overview of the main aspects of the Finnish economy and includes many informative charts and tables. In the coming days we will publish fact books on Ireland and Belgium....

A drop in US equities in the final hour sent US stocks down to a three-month low.Fed Vice Chair Yellen states that she is "strongly supportive" of a more rule-based guidance.Focus today on euro area...

Despite the performance in longer (5Y) covered bonds this year, the Swedish covered bond curve is still relatively steep compared with the SEK swap curve. The roll down in longer covered bonds is...

Congress convenes today in the lame duck session after the election recess which has lasted since 5 October. Finding a deal on the fiscal cliff is at the top of the agenda and discussions have kicked...

Congress convenes today in the lame duck session after the election recess which has lasted since 5 October. Finding a deal on the fiscal cliff is at the top of the agenda and discussions have kicked...

Eurogroup-IMF dispute over Greece - decision on aid payment delayed again.Republicans shift rhetoric on taxing the wealthy.Focus today on CPI out of Sweden and the UK and the ZEW survey. Also watch...

Two of our recommended trades expired with a total profit of 2.21%.The 3M-6M EUR/NOK 7.75 call calendar spread opened on 9 May matured with a 0.7% profit.The 1M AUD/NZD 1.2550/1.2330 risk reversal...

The latest IMM data covers the week from 30 October to 6 November.Neutral dollar view: Short dollar positions were unwound further and net positions are now neutral for the first time since September....

This fact book on Austria gives a brief overview of the main aspects of the Austrian economy. It includes many informative charts and tables. The next fact book we plan to publish is on Belgium. The...