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Malaysia's central bank holds key rate at 2.75%
Bank Negara Malaysia said its monetary policy stance was “appropriate and supportive of the economy amid price stability” — Malaysia’s…
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Malaysia’s central bank pauses rate cuts, signals confidence in economic outlook
Bank Negara Malaysia left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent on Thursday (Sep 4), noting that the global economy is…
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Thai bonds defy global drop as political crisis fuels rate bets
Thailand’s deepening political crisis is insulating its bonds from the global rout, as growing expectations of further interest-rate cuts…
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Mike Johnson Totally Deflects When Asked About His State’s Crime Rate
During a Thursday CNN appearance, Daskalakis advised senators to ask Kennedy at his appearance before the Senate Finance Committee next…
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Federal Reserve’s Waller sees rate cuts over next 3-6 months, starting in September
FEDERAL Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday stepped up his call for cutting short-term US borrowing costs, saying he would…
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Bank of Korea holds for now, lays ground for rate cut after Fed
The Bank of Korea (BOK) paved the way for a possible interest rate cut after an expected move by the Federal Reserve next month, while…
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Hong Kong’s key rate climbs above 3% to pose risks for economy
If the gauge sustains above that level, it could have a negative impact on the economy Liquidity conditions in Hong Kong resumed…
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Australia’s RBA signals more rate cuts ahead, pace undecided
Australia’s central bank board judged further policy easing would likely be needed over the coming year when it cut rates this month, and…
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Barclays, BNP pivot to September Fed rate cut on Powell’s labour warning
Barclays and BNP Paribas expect the US Federal Reserve to make a 25-basis-point interest rate cut in September, according to notes dated…
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Asia: Markets rise on US rate cut hopes
Asian markets kicked off the week with a rally on Monday (Aug 25) morning, tracking gains made by Wall Street on Friday after the US…
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Furniture Stocks Likely to Extend Losses After Trump Threatens New Tariff Rate on Sector
The prospect of new tariff hikes continues to threaten the global furniture industry. Late Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said on…
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When it comes to the best haircare, most notably the best shampoos, conditioners, hair oils and hair masks, you'll always find me…
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US Fed’s Alberto Musalem says more data is needed to decide whether a September rate cut is warranted
St Louis Fed president Alberto Musalem said on Friday (Aug 22) that he will need more data before deciding to support a rate cut at the…
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US: Dow hits fresh record after Fed chair signals possible rate cut
Wall Street rallied on Friday (Aug 22) after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell opened the door to lowering interest rates – with the…
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Europe: Shares close at five-month highs after Powell hints at September rate cut
European shares closed at their highest level in more than five months on Friday (Aug 22) after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell…
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Dow soars more than 900 points after Fed hints at interest rate cuts
Wall Street is rallying on Friday toward its best day in months after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted the cuts to interest rates…
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Will Fed chair Powell’s high-profile speech in Wyoming give hints on interest rate cuts?
Just three weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to reporters after the central bank had kept its key interest rate…
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Fed officials lukewarm on September rate cut as markets await Powell speech
Three Federal Reserve officials appeared lukewarm on Thursday to the idea of an interest rate cut next month, as investors geared up for…
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Singapore shares rise as market eagerly awaits signals of interest rate cuts; STI up 0.3%
Singapore shares rose on Thursday (Aug 21), as the market awaits for hints from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell about the future…
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Jerome Powell eyes long-awaited rate cut in September
The Federal Reserve is increasingly likely to cut interest rates at its meeting in September, as worries about potential inflation compete…
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UK inflation: Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in July
Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to July, driven mainly by a jump in the price of air…
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PBOC signals no urgency for rate cuts despite poor economic news
China’s central bank indicated it’s holding back from aggressively easing monetary policy with moves such as interest-rate cuts, even…
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Malaysia’s currency rally not over yet as analysts eye rate cuts
Analysts are now focusing on the potential benefits of lower domestic rates, with currency sentiment further buoyed by government…
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Malaysia ringgit’s rally not over yet as analysts eye rate cuts
Analysts are now focusing on the potential benefits of lower domestic rates, with currency sentiment further buoyed by government…