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DBS sees risk assets in ‘sweet spot’ as inflation moderates and rate cuts loom
THE current economic environment is in a “sweet spot” for risk assets, said DBS senior investment strategist Daryl Ho, citing moderating…
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Yen hits 6-week high after faster-than-expected inflation support bets for a Dec BOJ rate hike
THE Japanese yen jumped to a six-week high against the dollar on Friday (Nov 29) after faster-than-expected inflation in Tokyo supported…
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RBA reforms raise uncertainties over rate path, economists say
Australia’s surprise late-night passage of legislation that will split the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) board into two entities may…
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Australia central bank says inflation too high for near-term rate cut
AUSTRALIA’S top central banker said on Thursday (Nov 28) that core inflation was too high to allow for rate cuts in the near term, all but…
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New Zealand’s central bank to debate 25 or 50 basis points rate cut in February
NEW Zealand’s central bank will debate whether to cut interest rates by 25 or 50 basis points in February, a senior central banker said on…
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US Fed minutes show officials prefer future rate cuts to be gradual
US FEDERAL Reserve officials indicated broad support for a careful approach to future interest-rate cuts as the economy remains solid and…
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China keeps policy loan rate unchanged for second month
CHINA’S central bank kept a policy loan rate unchanged after last cutting it in September, as the authorities stay patient in ramping up…
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RBNZ rate cut wagers leave New Zealand dollar eyeing 2022 low
THE New Zealand dollar is forecast to weaken around 6 per cent in the coming months as a slowing economy prompts investors to price in…
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UK creates new businesses at slowest rate since 2010
BRITONS started new businesses last year at the slowest rate since 2010, a potential warning sign for longer-term economic growth and…