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Index Performance

Changes between 2016-07-04 and 2016-07-08
NdexLastWkChPct
Borsa Istanbul 100 Index78387.690.56
S&P/TSX Composite Index14134.460.50
Shanghai Stock Exchange Compos2991.3820.41
Karachi Stock Exchange KSE100 37966.760.32
Jakarta Stock Exchange Composi4971.5810.00
S&P 500 Index2097.9-0.24
Russian Depositary Index USD1080.21-0.28
Dow Jones Industrial Average17895.88-0.30
Ibovespa Brasil Sao Paulo Stoc52014.66-0.42
FTSE 100 Index6533.79-0.67
MICEX Index1882.41-0.75
S&P BSE SENSEX Index27124.3-0.85
Russian Trading System Cash In922.77-1.13
Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Tota44077.16-1.51
Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI Ind1962.27-1.74
Mexican Stock Exchange Mexican45394.37-1.77
FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Inde51097.48-2.41
Hong Kong Hang Seng Index20510.83-2.85
Deutsche Boerse AG German Stoc9418.78-3.66
Nikkei 22515170.32-3.78

Weekly Currency Performance
CurrencyLastWkChPct
USDBRL3.36754.05
USDNOK8.4911.83
USDZAR14.7611.47
USDAZN1.5761.42
USDTRY2.93181.38
USDKRW1160.891.25
USDCAD1.30091.02
USDRUB64.20360.68
USDEUR0.90230.55
USDLVL0.634130.54
USDINR67.46250.41
USDCNY6.68660.36
USDKZT338.250.33
USDAUD1.33430.17
USDPKR104.830.11
USDJPY100.44-2.21

Weekly Commodities Performance
nameunitsPriceWeekCh
RiceUSD/CWT10.884.11
COCOAUSD/MT3110.003.84
OatsUSD/BU.198.753.11
PlatinumUSD/T OZ.1085.302.07
GOLDUSD/T OZ.1358.300.55
PalladiumUSD/T OZ.606.73-0.46
WheatUSD/BU.427.50-0.64
CattleUSD/LB.111.80-1.04
CoffeeUSD/LB.141.80-3.14
CornUSD/BU.346.00-3.89
SilverUSD/T OZ.19.71-3.95
NATURAL GAS (NYMEX)USD/MMBTU2.76-4.50
HogsUSD/LB.80.13-4.55
CopperUSD/MT4687.00-4.56
SugarUSD/LB.19.73-5.05
OIL BrentUSD/BBL.46.93-7.25
SoybeansUSD/BU.1029.50-9.49

Weekly Bond Rates Performance Change in btps
countryyieldWk1m1y
BRAZIL 12.25%11 -16 -42
GREECE 7.75%7 +56 -1,083
PORTUGAL 3.04%6 -1 +5
SPAIN 1.18%4 -25 -104
MEXICO 5.91%2 -8 -1
ITALY 1.24%1 -15 -98
FRANCE 0.13%-2 -28 -99
SWITZERLAND -0.68%-2 -19 -64
NETHERLANDS 0.03%-3 -24 -94
SOUTH KOREA 1.37%-3 -32 -109
GERMANY » -0.17%-4 -22 -84
JAPAN » -0.29%-4 -17 -70
HONG KONG 0.84%-4 -26 -84
INDIA 7.38%-4 -11 -40
NEW ZEALAND 2.23%-6 -36 -117
UNITED STATES » 1.36%-8 -34 -83
CANADA 0.97%-8 -22 -54
UNITED KINGDOM » 0.78%-8 -47 -111
AUSTRALIA » 1.87%-12 -27 -87
SINGAPORE 1.68%-13 -34 -89

Weekly GEM Sov. Bond Rates Performance Change in btps
Data in this table is from last Thursday Fixed Income update
CountryAverage YieldYield Average change % pts
Lebanon6.520.11
Slovak Republic1.950.06
Sri Lanka6.160.05
United States0.470.02
Pakistan6.31-0.01
Jamaica6.13-0.05
Paraguay5.70-0.06
China2.68-0.08
Hungary3.59-0.09
Poland2.56-0.10
El Salvador8.90-0.11
Lithuania2.40-0.11
Vietnam4.37-0.12
Philippines2.59-0.15
Malaysia3.63-0.16
Romania3.56-0.20
Egypt6.71-0.21
Croatia (Hrvatska)4.30-0.22
Uruguay4.21-0.22
Serbia3.78-0.23
Ecuador10.55-0.24
Argentina6.32-0.24
Panama3.14-0.25
Peru3.65-0.27
Gabon9.00-0.28
Dominican Republic5.61-0.28
Indonesia4.20-0.29
Tunisia7.19-0.29
Russian Federation4.05-0.31
Chile2.89-0.33
Turkey4.25-0.34
Costa Rica6.45-0.34
Mexico4.20-0.35
Kenya8.13-0.36
Kazakhstan4.72-0.38
Ethiopia7.73-0.38
Morocco3.32-0.41
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)6.73-0.44
South Africa4.85-0.50
Ukraine8.44-0.53
Brazil4.99-0.53
Colombia3.82-0.53
Angola9.66-0.56
Azerbaijan5.26-0.62
Iraq10.37-0.62
Mongolia8.77-0.75
Ghana10.50-0.95
Zambia10.91-1.23
Venezuela27.48-2.43

Chart: South Africa GDP Growth is Slow

As a result Debt vs. GDP is on the rise

Source: IMF



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Key Comment





Best since the start of the week among various stock markets was Borsa Istanbul 100 Index +0.56%, S&P/TSX Composite Index +0.50%, Shanghai Stock Exchange Compos +0.41%, Karachi Stock Exchange KSE100 +0.32%,

While worst since the start of the week among various stock markets was Nikkei 225 -3.78%, Deutsche Boerse AG German Stoc -3.66%, Hong Kong Hang Seng Index -2.85%, FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Inde -2.41%,

Best week to date in FX space vs. greenback was USDJPY +2.21%, USDPKR-0.11%, USDAUD-0.17%,

While worst week to date in FX space vs. greenback was USDBRL -4.05%, USDNOK -1.83%, USDZAR -1.47%,

Best among commodities versus last Friday close was Rice +4.11%, COCOA +3.84%, Oats +3.11%,

While worst among commodities versus last Friday close was Soybeans -9.49%, OIL Brent -7.25%, Sugar -5.05%,

Best among bonds since week to date week was SINGAPORE +13bpts, AUSTRALIA » +12bpts,

While worst among bonds since week to date week was BRAZIL -11bpts, GREECE -7bpts,

News


South Africa
  • PM Narendra Modi To Meet South African President Jacob Zuma .../.../
  • India's Modi in South Africa for trade, remembering Gandhi/.../
  • IMF paints a bleak picture for SA's economic growth/.../
  • Tinkering with South African fiscal policy won't boost growth - Treasury/.../
  • South Africa Population Increases By 3 Million As Government .../.../
  • South Africa growth outlook cut to 0.1%/.../
  • South Africa: Budget 2016 - More Revenue a Must or SA Heads to .../.../
  • South Africa Debt: Downgrade From Investment Grade Soon?/.../
    Australia
  • Election 2016: Turnbull problems have only just begun, says .../.../
  • Australia Minister Calls Close Election for Conservatives/.../
  • Bigger Australian trade deficit paints a worrying picture for economic .../.../
  • Australia's investment property hotspot/.../
  • Fresh calls to lift ban on gay men donating blood in Tasmania/.../
  • Australia elections, RBA decision in focus, but Brexit takes the spotlight/.../
  • Iron ore slips close to $US55 a tonne threshold/.../
  • CHART: The incredible rise in Australia's debt-to-GDP ratio/.../
    Korea
  • South Korea president denounces North's 'reckless provocation'/.../
  • S. Korean prime minister meets with Tatarstan's president/.../
  • South Korean Economy Slowly Regaining Traction after .../.../
  • Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Sales Expected To Drive Company .../.../
  • An Africa Without Lions: "Angry Tweets Won't Help African Lions"/.../
  • South Korea exports fall for 18th month in row/.../
  • New South Korea budget airline cleared for take-off/.../
  • Election Rout May Scuttle Call for Bank of Korea Debt Buying/.../
    India
  • President of India writes to President of Bangladesh conveying .../.../
  • Indian prime minister kicks off 4-nation African visit/.../
  • Logistics is key to economic growth; here's why 'Make in India' also .../.../
  • Bromance aside, Obama regime doesn't really think much of Modi's .../.../
  • To curb India's population growth, more babies should live/.../
  • Ford India exports rise sharply in June while others report decline or .../.../
  • Ferrero overtakes Nestle in India chocolate revenues/.../
  • Rupee Volatility Drops as Foreigners Resume India Debt Purchases/.../
    Canada
  • World needs more Canada/.../
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carries a Canadian flag disfigured .../.../
  • Canadian economy rebounds 0.1% in April, in line with forecast/.../
  • Companion to the Order of Canada/.../
  • Why Alberta still has the fastest-growing population in Canada/.../
  • Bank of Canada to hold rates to late 2017, Brexit immediate risk .../.../
  • Alberta budget finishes 2015-16 with wider-than-forecast C$6.4 bln .../.../
  • Canada's debt shocks people/.../
    Turkey
  • Istanbul terror: Turkey's president pays the price for trying to befriend .../.../
  • Turkish Prime Minister Says Early Signs "Point to ISIS" in Istanbul .../.../
  • Anti-terror, security expenses boost Turkey's economic growth/.../
  • ECONOMICS >Turkish gov't to make big shift in regional .../.../
  • Why Don't Arabs Read?/.../
  • What Brexit Means for the World/.../
  • Turkey's government budget runs a surplus of $1.26 billion in May/.../
  • Turkey Debt Lures Most Foreign Money Since 2013 in Market Bounce/.../
    Brazil
  • Brazil's suspended president denounces indictment as a 'political .../.../
  • Netanyahu mulls another controversial envoy to Brazil/.../
  • Brazilian Lawmaker Eduardo Cunha Steps Down From House .../.../
  • GM Stock Rises, Might Cancel $1.6 Billion Brazil Investment/.../
  • Brazil Is Confronting an Epidemic of Anti-Gay Violence/.../
  • How India Became the World's Biggest Beef Exporter/.../
  • The coming wave of energy disputes/.../
  • Brexit has little impact on Brazil debt despite volatility -official/.../
    Russia
  • Brexit and Russia Make President Obama's Last NATO Summit His .../.../
  • Russia strengthens position on global food market/.../
  • Russian tycoon says civil society is key to economic growth/.../
  • Russia Investment Bet Turning Out A Winner/.../
  • Six maps that will make you rethink the world/.../
  • Russia's Oil Production Won't Falter/.../
  • Russia Plans to Increase Borrowing Four-fold in 2017/.../
  • Junk-rated Russia debt priced as investment-grade again/.../
    China
  • China president talks tough ahead of UN ruling/.../
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Africa with an eye on China/.../
  • China economic growth 'entering a new normal'/.../
  • China investment growth slowest since 2000/.../
  • China's Migration Control Threatens Lives and Growth/.../
  • China Now Rivals U.S., Europe as Growth Engine for Asia Exports/.../
  • China facing hard work to meet annual budget targets: People's Daily/.../
  • Coming clean/.../

    Econ Events Today


    2016-07-08 Japan Eco Watchers Survey Outlook JUN
  • Asian Markets Mostly Lower Ahead Of U.S. Jobs Data


    2016-07-08 Japan Current Account MAY
  • Rising yen hurts Japan's current account surplus


    2016-07-08 Japan Bank Lending YoY JUN
  • Opinion: The Fed must hold firm against negative Treasury yields


    2016-07-08 Japan Average Cash Earnings YoY MAY
  • A Look At Boeing's Commercial Orders And Deliveries In June 2016


    2016-07-08 Japan Eco Watchers Survey Current JUN
  • Japanese Market Modestly Higher


    2016-07-08 US Manufacturing Payrolls JUN
  • Jobless claims, hiring data brighten US labor market view


    2016-07-08 US Non Farm Payrolls JUN
  • U.S. ADP non-farm payrolls rise by 172000 in June


    2016-07-08 US Nonfarm Payrolls Private JUN
  • US ADP non-farm payrolls rise more than expected in June


    2016-07-08 US Unemployment Rate JUN
  • California adds jobs as its unemployment falls to 5.2%


    2016-07-08 US Consumer Credit Change MAY
  • How To Rebuild Credit After Living Abroad


    2016-07-08 US Average Hourly Earnings MoM JUN
  • US jobs report preview


    2016-07-08 US Average Weekly Hours JUN
  • US payrolls seen rebounding in June in boost to economy


    2016-07-08 US Government Payrolls JUN
  • Jobless claims, hiring data brighten US labor market view


    2016-07-08 US Participation Rate JUN
  • Dave Brat: U.S labor participation rate is lowest since `70s


    2016-07-08 Canada Employment Change JUN
  • Why forecasting Canada's jobs report is so difficult


    2016-07-08 Canada Full Time Employment Chg JUN
  • Dow closes down more than 200 points; retail plunges, posts worst ...


    2016-07-08 Canada Participation Rate JUN
  • USD/CAD Holding Pattern at Risk on Strong Canada Employment ...


    2016-07-08 Canada Part Time Employment Chg JUN
  • Oil Hits Two-Week Low As Canada Fires Shift Direction


    2016-07-08 Canada Unemployment Rate JUN
  • Canada's jobless rate drops, but wildfires, low oil weigh on Alberta


    2016-07-08 India Foreign Reserves 1/JUL
  • China's forex reserves rise for second month in a row in April to US ...


    2016-07-08 India Deposit Growth YoY 24/JUN
  • Union Bank of India (Q4 FY16): Asset quality pressures aggravate


    2016-07-08 India Bank Loan Growth 24/JUN
  • need2know: Rajan factor & other macro triggers that may move ...


    2016-07-08 BRazil Inflation Rate YoY JUN
  • Latin America's Morning Espresso: July 5


    2016-07-08 BRazil Inflation Rate MoM JUN
  • Zero growth of Brazilian industry in May



    Econ Events Yesterday


    2016-07-07 EU ECB Const�ncio Speech
  • ECB's Constâncio Calls for Considering Public Support of Eurozone ...
  • Speech Vítor Constâncio: Challenges for the European banking ...

    2016-07-07 EU ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts
  • Monetary policy accounts Account of the monetary policy meeting of ...
  • EUR/USD: Euro Trading Lower, Ahead Of The ECB's Monetary ...

    2016-07-07 Japan Stock Investment by Foreigners 2/JUL
  • Hong Kong shares advance on expectations of cross-border trading ...
  • Hong Kong drivers caught in surprise police blitz complain over ...

    2016-07-07 Japan BoJ Gov Kuroda Speech
  • Kuroda: BOJ ready to take further easing steps if needed
  • APAC Currency Corner- NFP Time Again !

    2016-07-07 Japan Coincident Index Prel MAY
  • FTSE 100 rebounds and pound steadies as financial markets price ...
  • Close alert WELCOME

    2016-07-07 Japan Leading Economic Index Prel MAY
  • FTSE 100 rebounds and pound steadies as financial markets price ...
  • Inside the Clinton/Sanders dance

    2016-07-07 Japan Foreign Bond Investment 02/JUL
  • FTSE 100 climbs as critical week of central bank decisions begins
  • Beyonce teases fans with trailer for "Lemonade"

    2016-07-07 Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves JUN
  • China June forex reserves unexpectedly rise but outflow fears persist
  • Asian Shares Mostly Lower Ahead of US Jobs Report

    2016-07-07 US Challenger Job Cuts JUN
  • US employers planned 38536 layoffs in June as pace of cuts slows
  • Jobless claims, hiring data brighten US labor market view

    2016-07-07 US Continuing Jobless Claims 25/JUN
  • Anti-establishment tsunami sweeps Europe
  • Behind the support for Brexit and Trump: Economic resentment

    2016-07-07 US Initial Jobless Claims JUL/02
  • US initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall
  • US Weekly Jobless Claims Rose By 7000, But Labor Market ...

    2016-07-07 US JOLTs Job Openings MAY
  • New US claims for jobless benefits fall despite jolt of EU vote
  • TREASURIES-Yield curve flattens slightly ahead of US jobs data

    2016-07-07 US EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change JUL/01
  • 4 Oil Stocks That Are Back Near 52-Week Highs
  • Global Warming's Terrifying New Chemistry

    2016-07-07 US EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change JUL/01
  • 4 Oil Stocks That Are Back Near 52-Week Highs
  • Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces Strategic US$525 Million ...

    2016-07-07 US EIA Gasoline Stocks Change 1/JUL
  • Oil holds above $50 amid signs of rebalance
  • Oil Fundamental Forecast – May 16, 2016

    2016-07-07 Australia AIG Construction Index JUN
  • Australian AiG Performance of Construction Index Rebounds in June
  • AUD/USD: Australia'S Construction Sector Rebounded In June

    2016-07-07 Canada Building Permits MoM MAY
  • Mid-Day Report: Dollar Steady after Positive Job Data
  • The Real Reason You Didn't Score That Sweet Apartment

    2016-07-07 Canada Ivey PMI s.a JUN
  • IFR Markets ForexWatch Asia Regional Daily Briefing
  • March 2016 Canadian Ivey PMI 50.1 vs 55.0 exp SA

    2016-07-07 Turkey End of Ramadan
  • Many Muslim countries marking end of Ramadan one day after Turkey
  • Forgotten Ottoman Eid traditions make comeback in Turkey

    2016-07-07 South Africa Foreign Exchange Reserves JUN
  • South Africa's net reserves rise to $40.826 billion in June
  • SA could hold off on rate hikes - IMF

    2016-07-07 Russia Foreign Exchange Reserves JUN
  • China's Market News: Foreign Central Banks Increase Yuan Assets
  • Saying sorry: What's behind Turkey's new thaw with Russia

    2016-07-07 China Foreign Exchange Reserves JUN
  • UPDATE 1-China June forex reserves unexpectedly rise to $3.21 ...
  • China's forex reserves rise unexpectedly in June

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