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Index Performance

Changes between 2016-10-31 and 2016-11-01
NdexLastWkChPct
Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI Ind1978.94-2.00
Nikkei 22517111.84-1.92
Deutsche Boerse AG German Stoc10526.16-1.78
Mexican Stock Exchange Mexican47303.31-1.69
Ibovespa Brasil Sao Paulo Stoc63326.42-1.44
S&P BSE SENSEX Index27612.03-1.18
Borsa Istanbul 100 Index77513.28-1.05
S&P 500 Index2111.72-1.00
FTSE 100 Index6917.14-0.99
Dow Jones Industrial Average18037.1-0.73
FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Inde50459.67-0.67
Hong Kong Hang Seng Index22837.88-0.51
Russian Trading System Cash In987.73-0.45
S&P/TSX Composite Index14778.32-0.37
Jakarta Stock Exchange Composi5397.281-0.24
Shanghai Stock Exchange Compos3107.2290.10
MICEX Index1987.140.27
Russian Depositary Index USD1168.860.46
Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Tota49158.81.61
Karachi Stock Exchange KSE100 41786.214.80

Weekly Currency Performance
CurrencyLastWkChPct
ZAR13.4944-2.46
LVL0.63327-1.00
NOK8.1884-0.92
JPY103.83-0.87
EUR0.9037-0.71
AUD1.3113-0.36
CNY6.7657-0.26
INR66.78-0.13
PKR104.7550.02
CAD1.3390.03
TRY3.11340.21
KRW1149.30.40
RUB63.39220.78
AZN1.67260.93
KZT337.961.19
BRL3.23172.06

Weekly Commodities Performance
namelastWeekCh
NATURAL GAS (NYMEX)2.838-8.60
WTI CRUDE OIL (NYMEX)46.33-6.82
BRENT CRUDE (ICE)47.87-3.70
COTTON #2 (ICE)68.36-3.47
HEATING OIL (NYMEX)150.26-2.57
RBOB GASOLINE (NYMEX)146.51-0.27
COCOA (ICE)2627.0-0.19
LIVE CATTLE (CME)105.5250.36
COPPER (COMEX)221.350.91
PLATINUM SPOT994.551.42
GOLD SPOT1286.521.43
GOLD (COMEX)1296.91.57
SILVER (COMEX)18.493.90

Weekly Bond Rates Performance Change in btps
countryyieldWk1m1y
GREECE 8.29%4 +5 +96
MEXICO 6.05%2 -6 +19
SPAIN 1.11%-1 +15 -52
SWITZERLAND -0.55%-3 -3 -21
ITALY 1.37%-4 +16 -12
UNITED STATES » 1.73%-5 +11 -36
UNITED KINGDOM » 1.09%-6 +36 -77
GERMANY » 0.00%-7 +9 -51
FRANCE 0.28%-7 +7 -57
NETHERLANDS 0.10%-7 +8 -56
PORTUGAL 3.16%-8 -19 +81
CANADA 1.12%-11 +9 -38
BRAZIL 11.15%-20 -70 -476

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
Venezuela25.501.36
Iraq9.600.53
Mexico4.390.27
Angola9.840.26
Dominican Republic5.490.23
Ghana8.790.21
Mongolia7.480.20
Colombia3.860.19
Turkey4.890.19
Zambia9.050.19
Chile3.060.17
Tunisia6.340.16
Peru3.500.15
Ethiopia7.500.15
Kazakhstan4.530.15
Costa Rica6.100.14
Argentina6.230.14
Jamaica5.840.13
Egypt6.050.13
Croatia (Hrvatska)3.690.12
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)5.890.11
Panama2.990.11
Indonesia3.980.10
Lithuania2.100.09
Paraguay5.390.09
Trinidad and Tobago4.290.09
China2.560.09
Uruguay4.080.09
Brazil4.680.09
Philippines2.860.08
India3.490.08
Morocco3.120.07
Oman4.220.07
Malaysia3.570.06
Serbia3.600.06
Russian Federation4.200.06
Azerbaijan4.740.03
Romania3.290.03
Ukraine8.280.02
Poland2.340.02
Vietnam3.940.02
United States0.530.01
South Africa4.610.00
Kenya6.920.00
Gabon7.940.00
Slovak Republic1.92-0.02
Hungary3.16-0.03
Sri Lanka5.39-0.03
Lebanon6.57-0.06
Pakistan5.39-0.08
Ecuador8.91-0.15
El Salvador7.28-0.16

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Source: Bloomberg



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Key Comment





Best since the start of the week among various stock markets was Karachi Stock Exchange KSE100 Index +4.80%, Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Total Return Index +1.61%, Russian Depositary Index USD +0.46%, MICEX Index +0.27%,

While worst since the start of the week among various stock markets was Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI Index -2.00%, Nikkei 225 -1.92%, Deutsche Boerse AG German Stock Index DAX -1.78%, Mexican Stock Exchange Mexican Bolsa IPC Index -1.69%,

Best week to date in FX space vs. greenback was ZAR +2.46%, LVL +1.00%, NOK +0.92%,

While worst week to date in FX space vs. greenback was BRL -2.06%, KZT -1.19%, AZN -0.93%,

Best among commodities versus last Friday close was SILVER (COMEX) +3.90%, GOLD (COMEX) +1.57%, GOLD SPOT +1.43%,

While worst among commodities versus last Friday close was NATURAL GAS (NYMEX) -8.60%, WTI CRUDE OIL (NYMEX) -6.82%, BRENT CRUDE (ICE) -3.70%,

News


Korea
  • South Korea President Replaces Prime Minister to Tackle Scandal/.../
  • South Korea President Replaces Prime Minister to Tackle Scandal/.../
  • Samsung's Crisis Could Undermine South Korea's Economic Growth/.../
  • Park struggles to curb Korean crisis as allies urge action/.../
  • Africa's Population Growth Could Undermine Sustainability Goals/.../
  • (2nd LD) S. Korea's exports retreat 3.2 pct in Oct./.../
  • PHL mulls over future of airports as transport execs eye Clark/.../
  • Korea's debt ratio not that low, given population aging: report/.../
    India
  • Indian President Mukherjee arrives in Nepal/.../
  • Subhash Chandra Bose: India's 'First Prime Minister'/.../
  • Donald Trump cites India's economic rise as he pledges 4 per cent .../.../
  • India's Investment In US Government Bonds At Record 123 Billion .../.../
  • Book explores growth, success of America's Indian population/.../
  • Powered by Shipping, India's Exports Showing Hints of a Recovery/.../
  • Revenue crisis: Indian Railways spending Rs 114 to earn every Rs .../.../
  • Greenko likely to raise $300 million to refinance SunEdison India debt/.../
    Canada
  • Bryan Cranston says he 'would definitely move' to Canada if Donald .../.../
  • Canada and EU sign historic trade agreement during EU-Canada .../.../
  • Canada's economy grows as energy sector rebounds after Alberta .../.../
  • Private infrastructure bank will put Canada on a path to growth/.../
  • PEI population growth leads Atlantic Canada/.../
  • Lower for Longer Now Applies to Canada's Exports, Not Just Rates/.../
  • Canada Budget Deficit Widens in August from Year Ago/.../
  • Financial Win: Canadians Say Feeling Financially Secure Beats .../.../
    Turkey
  • Can Turkey's Democracy Survive President Erdogan?/.../
  • Turkish Prime Minister Rejects Criticism on Paper Detentions/.../
  • Turkey Faces Tough Choices To Support Economic Growth/.../
  • The 8th Turkey Investment Conference held in New York/.../
  • Wild turkey population spreads across region/.../
  • Exports down by 4.6 pct in October/.../
  • Glossy Figures Mask Fiscal Skid as Turkey Prepares to Spend/.../
  • Moody's cuts Turkey debt rating to junk/.../
    Brazil
  • Brazil's President Turns Scandal to His Advantage/.../
  • Brazil spending cap debated in Senate, left seeks referendum/.../
  • Brazil Economists Trim Economic Growth Outlook for 2016 and 2017/.../
  • Auto industry recovery begins in Brazil, investment and exports lead .../.../
  • Brazil: Mending Brazil's Future through Agriculture's Plant Science/.../
  • BRICS reefer trade poised for growth/.../
  • Brazil's budget deficit 26.643 bln reais in September/.../
  • Schroders Buys Russia, Brazil Debt as Emerging-Market Run Fades/.../
    Russia
  • The only country that really wants Donald Trump to be president is .../.../
  • Russia's Prime Minister confirms resignation of dope-tainted deputy .../.../
  • Putin heralds bounceback in Russia's economy/.../
  • russias investment demand prospects remain gloomy says danske .../.../
  • Russian money woes may force overseas adventures/.../
  • Russia exports peas at record high pace/.../
  • Russia's 2018 Budget Earnings Expected at $2.6Bln From .../.../
  • Russia's debt collectors turn violent as recession leaves 11.5m in debt/.../
    China
  • Taiwan opposition party leader to meet China's president/.../
  • Asia Pacific|Leader of Malaysia, Miffed at US, Visits China With a .../.../
  • China's Only 15% Of The Global Economy But Contributes 25 - 30 .../.../
  • Najib: China investment in Malaysia set to expand/.../
  • Population growth is not necessarily a disaster, if we handle it right/.../
  • China's September exports tumble amid weak external demand/.../
  • Marysville, Algonac schools asking for tax increases/.../
  • China debt risks stoke internal debate over lowering 2017 growth goal/.../
    South Africa
  • South Africa's Zuma should be fired, says Mandela foundation/.../
  • Prime Minister receives South African ambassador accredited to .../.../
  • South Africa's economic growth revised/.../
  • Imperial blames tough conditions/.../
  • South Africa: Between Growth and Chaos/.../
  • Avocados to US, nuts to China to boost South Africa exports/.../
  • Weak South African Economy Muddies Budget as Downgrade Looms/.../
  • South Africa: Debt Service Cost Rises to Close to R148 Billion/.../
    Australia
  • Australia, Indonesia in Talks Over Joint South China Sea Patrols/.../
  • Morrissey and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Are Beefing/.../
  • China's economic growth of 6.7pc shows 'uncanny stability'/.../
  • ANZ retreat shows importance of taking the right risks on Asian growth/.../
  • Population growth gives Australians misleading picture of economy/.../
  • Does Australia pay too much attention to the state of the US economy?/.../
  • Why the federal budget is still in trouble/.../
  • Australia flags China's debt mountain as risk to stability/.../

    Econ Events Today


    2016-11-02 Canada BoC Wilkins Speech�
  • Poloz has freer hand on Canada rates as Morneau fills wish list
  • Poloz has freer hand on Canada rates as Morneau fills wish list
  • Bank of Canada backs Ottawa's bid to cool housing market
  • USD/CAD Forecast Oct. 31 – Nov. 4


    2016-11-02 Australia Building Permits MoM�SEP
  • Mid-Day Report: Dollar Regains Ground, RBA and BoJ Watched Next
  • AUD/USD: Australia's New Home Sales Rose For Second Straight ...
  • Mid-Day Report: Positive Job Data Supports Dollar
  • All Eyes on ECB Draghi's Speech; BoC Surprised Markets! USD ...


    2016-11-02 US Total Vehicle Sales�OCT
  • LIVE: US auto sales
  • US light vehicle market forecast to dip in October
  • U.S. sales expected to fall in Oct. for third straight month
  • October 2016 sales expected to fall behind record October 2015


    2016-11-02 US MBA Mortgage Applications�28/OCT
  • MBA: Mortgage applications tick up ever so slightly
  • MBA: It's another quiet week for mortgage applications
  • MBA: Mortgage applications tick up ever so slightly
  • MBA: Mortgage applications drop again


    2016-11-02 US MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate�28/OCT
  • MBA: Mortgage applications tick up ever so slightly
  • MBA: 30-year mortgage rate predicted to hover around 4%
  • MBA: It's another quiet week for mortgage applications
  • MBA: Despite historically low interest rates, mortgage applications ...


    2016-11-02 US Adp Employment Change�OCT
  • Trading The US ADP NFP Employment Change Report, November ...
  • Dollar tumbles on FBI probe into Clinton's emails: Oct 31, 2016
  • US private sector adds 154000 jobs in September: ADP
  • Forex Weekly Outlook Oct 31- Nov 4


    2016-11-02 US ISM New York Index�OCT
  • Dollar tumbles broadly on market jitters over pre-election uncertainty ...
  • Dollar tumbles on FBI probe into Clinton's emails: Oct 31, 2016
  • In the US, ISM New York data is due to be released
  • Dollar rallies vs yen after upbeat US ISM services data: Oct 6, 2016


    2016-11-02 US EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change�28/OCT
  • Edited Transcript of 8601.T earnings conference call or presentation ...
  • Edited Transcript of 8601.T earnings conference call or presentation ...
  • FTSE 100 rises and pound hovers above $1.21 after US economy ...
  • Broker Roundup For Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR)


    2016-11-02 US EIA Gasoline Stocks Change�28/OCT
  • Oil snaps 3-day losing streak, settles up 6.3% at $45.94
  • Oil snaps 3-day losing streak, settles up 6.3% at $45.94
  • US EIA raises forecast to world oil demand in 2016 and 2017
  • Demand growing, but glut persists in oil markets on extra barrels ...


    2016-11-02 US Fed Interest Rate Decision�
  • Here's What to Expect From the Federal Reserve's Wednesday ...
  • Is the Fed's next decision on rates all about politics?
  • Fed decision to hold interest rates a 'close call'
  • Elections or not, US Fed likely to stand pat on rates


    2016-11-02 Japan Consumer Confidence�OCT
  • Japan (Oct) Consumer Confidence Index: 42.3 (expected 42.6)
  • Dollar tumbles on FBI probe into Clinton's emails: Oct 31, 2016
  • USD/JPY Forecast Oct. 31 - November 4
  • Japan Stocks Rise to 6-Month High Amid Earnings as Telcos Gain


    2016-11-02 Japan BoJ Quarterly Outlook Report�
  • BOJ Stands Pat Even as It Delays Timing of Inflation Goal
  • Global Economy Week Ahead: Fed, BOJ and BOE Meetings; US ...
  • BOJ likely to cut inflation forecasts, wary of easing: sources
  • The New Bank of Japan: No Surprises


    2016-11-02 EU ECB Non-Monetary Policy Meeting�
  • Euro to Pound Exchange Rate Improves after UK Manufacturing PMI ...
  • Geopolitical Calendar: Week of Oct. 3, 2016
  • ECB Said to Redouble Economic Reform Push With Task Force
  • Eurozone money supply slows, but credit rises in September


    2016-11-02 EU Markit Manufacturing PMI Final�OCT
  • October 2016 Eurozone Markit manufacturing PMI flash 53.3 vs 52.6 ...
  • October 2016 Eurozone Markit manufacturing PMI flash 53.3 vs 52.6 ...
  • Global Week Ahead: Eurozone GDP to Show Subdued Growth
  • United Company RUSAL Plc: Third Quarter 2016 Trading Update



    Econ Events Yesterday


    2016-11-01 China NBS Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • China NBS Manufacturing PMI above forecasts (50.4) in October ...
  • China's manufacturing PMI grows at fastest pace in over 2 years

    2016-11-01 China Non Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • China's Official Non-Manufacturing PMI Expands in October ...
  • China's October Manufacturing PMI Rose to 51.2

    2016-11-01 China Caixin Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • China's October PMIs signal broad economic stabilization
  • China data - Caixin manufacturing PMI (Oct.): 51.2 (expected 50.1 ...

    2016-11-01 Russia Markit Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • Russia manufacturing PMI hits 4-year high in October
  • Global manufacturing sector expands at a modest rate – World ...

    2016-11-01 Turkey Istanbul Chamber of Industry Manufacturi
  • Turkey Manufacturing Contraction Eases In October
  • Turkey to establish exclusive industrial park in Iran

    2016-11-01 South Africa Barclays Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • Manufacturing has 'lacklustre' Q4 start – Barclays PMI
  • Forex - GOOD MORNING Latam! (FX HIGHLIGHTS BRL MXN ARS ...

    2016-11-01 South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales�OCT
  • South Africa's October new vehicle sales down 10.1 percent year/year
  • Affordability drives car sales down further

    2016-11-01 South Africa Unemployed Persons�Q3
  • Mastercard's (MA) CEO Ajay Banga on Q3 2016 Results - Earnings ...
  • AUD breaking out despite a terrible employment report

    2016-11-01 South Africa Unemployment Rate�Q3
  • Mastercard's (MA) CEO Ajay Banga on Q3 2016 Results - Earnings ...
  • AUD breaking out despite a terrible employment report

    2016-11-01 BRazil Industrial Production YoY�SEP
  • Latin America: Finished steel consumption reach 40.4 million tons ...
  • Mark Mobius: Emerging Markets Q3 Recap: Sentiment Remains ...

    2016-11-01 BRazil Industrial Production MoM�SEP
  • Market briefing: UK markets finished higher on Friday, supported by ...
  • What Will Be The Fed's Excuse(s) This Time?

    2016-11-01 BRazil Markit Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • IFR Markets ForexWatch Asia Regional Daily Briefing
  • Getting Hit Hard from All Sides: Global Week Ahead

    2016-11-01 BRazil Balance of Trade�OCT
  • Brazil's trade balance 2.30B vs. 2.70B forecast
  • Trade Balance Is Positive In The 3rd Week Of October

    2016-11-01 India Nikkei Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • India manufacturing PMI marks 22-month high in October
  • India's gross-value added growth may hit 7.6% this year: DBS

    2016-11-01 Canada GDP MoM�AUG
  • Canada GDP MoM was reported at 0.2% in August
  • Mid-Day Report: Dollar Dives as ABC Poll Showed Trump Leads ...

    2016-11-01 Canada RBC Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • Canada Oct RBC manufacturing PMI 51.1 vs 50.3 prior
  • Canadian October RBC Manufacturing PMI Recovers Slightly From ...

    2016-11-01 Canada BoC Gov Poloz Speech�
  • Bank of Canada Governor Poloz to speak next. Watch it live.
  • Canadian Dollar Whipsaws as BoC's Poloz Clarifies Misunderstanding

    2016-11-01 Canada BoC Press Conference�
  • Stephen Poloz: Don't Sweat Deficits, Canada Can Handle It
  • Bank of Canada Governor Poloz to speak next. Watch it live.

    2016-11-01 Australia AIG Manufacturing Index�OCT
  • AiG Performance of Manufacturing Index Returns to Growth in October
  • Australia: AIG Manufacturing PMI (October): 50.9 (prior 49.8)

    2016-11-01 Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision�
  • Your 10-second guide to today's RBA rate decision
  • Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (1.5%)

    2016-11-01 US Redbook YoY�29/OCT
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    2016-11-01 US Redbook MoM�29/OCT
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    2016-11-01 US Markit Manufacturing PMI Final�OCT
  • October 2016 US Markit manufacturing PMI final 53.4 vs 53.2 exp
  • PRECIOUS-Gold steady ahead of Fed meeting outcome

    2016-11-01 US ISM Manufacturing PMI�OCT
  • U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI rises to 51.9 in October vs. 51.7 forecast
  • October 2016 US ISM manufacturing PMI 51.9 vs 51.7 exp

    2016-11-01 US ISM Manufacturing New Orders�OCT
  • US ISM Manufacturing Gauge Rose in October to 51.9
  • ISM manufacturing index hits 51.9 in Oct.; Construction spending ...

    2016-11-01 US ISM Manufacturing Prices�OCT
  • US ISM Manufacturing Gauge Rose in October to 51.9
  • GRAINS-Soybean prices edge up, rebound from 8-day low

    2016-11-01 US ISM Manufacturing Employment�OCT
  • US ISM Manufacturing Gauge Rose in October to 51.9
  • US Factory Activity Picked up in October

    2016-11-01 US Construction Spending MoM�SEP
  • United States Construction Spending (MoM) below expectations (0.5 ...
  • Euro-Zone's Annual Inflation Reached Its Highest Level Since June ...

    2016-11-01 US 4-Week Bill Auction�
  • Asia Roundup Dollar edges down from a 4-week high against yen ...
  • Dream Foundation to Host 15th Annual Dreamland Gala

    2016-11-01 Japan Nikkei Manufacturing PMI Final�OCT
  • Japan - Nikkei Manufacturing PMI (final, October): 51.4 (flash was ...
  • Final Nikkei PMI Confirms Faster Expansion in Japan's ...

    2016-11-01 Japan BoJ Interest Rate Decision�
  • Japan BoJ Interest Rate Decision in line with expectations (-0.1%)
  • BOJ Rate Decision: Bank of Japan Leaves Rates on Hold after ...

    2016-11-01 Japan BoJ Press Conference�
  • REUTERS INSIDER LIVE-Watch BOJ governor's press conference ...
  • BOJ pushes back timing of achieving 2% inflation to FY18

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