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Macroeconomic AnalysisIndian Indexes Celebrate Another Term for Modi
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 1.61% on May 24 and closed at 39,435. The NIFTY 50 fell 1.6% and ended the day at 11,844.10.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIndian Indexes Gain ahead of the Vote Count
Ahead of the day of the vote count on May 23, both the main Indian indexes gained. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.36%, while the NIFTY 50 rose 0.25%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIndian Indexes Retreat as Exit Poll Euphoria Wanes
After skyrocketing on May 20, Indian indexes shed some mass on May 21. The benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 383 points (0.97%).
Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy Should You Expect Indian ETFs to Gain Big Today?
After almost six weeks and seven phases, voting for the next government in India ended on May 18.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIndian Indexes Continue to Gain on Mixed Day for Asian Equities
Indian indexes, which are having turbulent times like other world indexes, rose on value-buying opportunities today.
Macroeconomic AnalysisAfternoon Surge Boosts Indian Indexes on May 16
Both the S&P BSE SENSEX and the NIFTY 50 surged in the afternoon of May 16 to end up in the green.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIndian Indexes Defying US and Other Asian Trends
After falling for nine consecutive trading days, Indian indexes were up today. The S&P BSE SENSEX jumped 0.6% to 37,318.33 while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 0.66% to end at 11,222.05.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIndian Indexes Fell Sharply in Late Trading on May 13
Late selling pressure dragged both the S&P BSE Sensex and the NIFTY 50 down on May 13.
MiscellaneousIndian Markets Seem Cautious ahead of Trade Talk Outcome
Indian markets remained cautious on May 10. The S&P BSE SENSEX dropped 0.26%, while the NSE NIFTY 50 dropped 0.2%.
MiscellaneousIndian Indexes Remained Pressured on May 9
SENSEX and NIFTY continue to slide The S&P BSE SENSEX fell 0.61% to 37,558.91 while the NSE NIFTY 50 fell 0.51% on May 9. The oil and gas sector was the biggest loser as Reliance Industries Limited, an oil and gas major and the largest component of both indexes, was downgraded by Morgan Stanley to […]
MiscellaneousAsia-Pacific Update: Indian Indices Remain in the Red
The S&P BSE Sensex and the NSE NIFTY 50 fell on May 7, which extended the performance on May 6. The SENSEX fell by 323 points.
MiscellaneousIndia Was Impacted the Least by the Asia Mayhem
Despite the fall, India remained the best-performing market, or least impacted, in the Asia-Pacific region on May 6.
Real InsightsAn Asian Rally Will Likely Hinge on This
Although Asian markets have outperformed most of the other regions this year, their performance over the past few years has remained sluggish overall.
Real InsightsWhy Investors Need Not Worry Over the Asian Rally
Asian equities have seen a sharp rally in 2017 due to attractive valuations and upward earnings potential.
Real InsightsAsian Markets Could Generate Higher Returns
In the short term, Asian benchmarks and ETFs have also performed better than US-focused funds.
Macroeconomic AnalysisIs China Still Concerned about Capital Outflows?
We continue to believe that when evaluating any investment in either the emerging markets or any global allocation of assets, China needs to be considered.
Macroeconomic AnalysisTaiwan’s Economy Expands, Bank Indonesia Keeps Rates Unchanged
Taiwan’s economy rose by 0.7% on an annual basis in 2Q16—compared to a contraction of 0.29% in the previous quarter and slightly above estimated forecasts.
Macroeconomic AnalysisThailand’s GDP Strengthens, Trade Surplus Narrows for Indonesia
Thailand’s economy rose by 3.5% on an annual basis in 2Q16. The GDP rose at the fastest pace since 1Q13. On a quarterly basis, its GDP grew by 0.8% in 2Q16.
Macroeconomic AnalysisInflation Rises in Taiwan, Indonesian GDP Beat Expectations
The inflation rate in Taiwan rose by 1.2% in July on an annual basis—above expectations of 1.1% growth and last month’s rise of 0.91% in consumer prices.
Macroeconomic AnalysisInflation Levels in Australia Exhibit a Sluggish Increase
Inflation levels in Australia rose by 1.0% in 2Q16—slightly below estimated forecasts of a 1.1% rise and softer than the previous quarter’s rise of 1.3%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisInflation Levels Fall in Singapore, Malaysian Unemployment Rate Falls
The inflation rate in Singapore fell by 0.7% on an annual basis in June after a 1.6% drop in May and estimated forecasts of a contraction of 1.1%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisSpread Reducing between Onshore and Offshore Yuan
The spread between the offshore and onshore yuan creates arbitrage opportunities for traders as the value diverges between the two currencies.
Macroeconomic AnalysisSingapore Dollar Ended Negatively against Bolstered Rise in GDP
The Singapore dollar witnessed a volatile session and ended lower against the US dollar on January 4, 2016. There was faster-than-expected growth in the economy.
Macroeconomic AnalysisThe Taiwan Dollar Keels as Taiwanese Central Bank Cuts Rates
The Taiwan dollar depreciated against the US dollar on December 17, 2015, as the Taiwan Central Bank cut interest rates for the second time in three months.
Macroeconomic AnalysisKazakhstan Tenge Dives to an All-Time Low
On August 20, Kazakhstan prime minister Karim Massimov announced that the country is moving into a free-float regime, with its central bank monetary policy aiming to target inflation.
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In 2013, EAC purchased Evergreen Helicopters (EHI) and Air Amazonas (AA), which will more than double the company’s revenue.