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Bank of England keeps rates steady, sees further loosening as jobs market weakens
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25 per cent as expected on Thursday (Jun 19) but said it was focused on risks from a weaker…
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US Fed keeps rates steady but pencils in two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees ‘meaningful’ inflation ahead
The US central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and policymakers signaled borrowing costs are still likely to fall in 2025,…
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DBS raises target price for Sheng Siong on steady earnings growth, margin superiority
DBS Research Equity on Tue (Jun 10) raised its target price for Sheng Siong to S$2.30 from S$2 on the back of strong earnings growth and…
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Oil Prices Hold Steady as U.S. Fuel Stocks Rise and Saudi Arabia Cuts Crude Rates
After a turbulent opening to the week, oil markets had a bit of a breather on Thursday. Investors, who are still processing a jumble of…
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Gold steady as US-China trade uncertainty offsets strong US jobs data
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Jun 4) as the uncertainty over US-China trade relations offset the impact of strong US jobs data…
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US Fed rate pause keeps Asian markets steady, but watch out for tariffs: market observers
The US Federal Reserve keeping rates steady is a plus for stability in Asia’s financial markets, but trade uncertainty from tariffs…
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Shell Q1 profit drops 28%, beats estimates, keeps share buybacks steady
Shell reported a 28 per cent drop in first-quarter net profit to US$5.58 billion on Friday (May 2), beating analyst expectations, while it…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady and cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), as uncertainty surrounding US tariffs…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), suggesting uncertainty surrounding…
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Gold prices steady as investors await key US data, tariff updates
Gold prices held their ground on Wednesday (Apr 30) as investors awaited potential trade developments between the United States and its…
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Marina Bay Sands Q1 revenue holds steady at US$1.2 billion amid strong operating environment
Net revenue for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) remained steady at around US$1.2 billion for Q1, with the business improving service offerings and…
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China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus
China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday (Apr 21) for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.…
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Bank of Korea holds rate steady after inflation sped up and won wobbled
The Bank of Korea (BOK) held its benchmark interest rate steady to foster stability after consumer inflation unexpectedly picked up and…
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Bank of Korea holds rate steady while citing big rise in downside risks
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate steady while citing a significant increase in downside risks to growth that have…
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EV maker Xpeng charts steady global expansion despite tariff war
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng is ramping up its global expansion, despite the intensifying trade war between Washington and…
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Oil prices steady as market considers latest US tariff changes
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday (Apr 15) as investors digested the latest headlines on US President Donald Trump’s on-again,…
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Australia’s central bank holds rates steady, warning of ‘pronounced’ global risks
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady as widely expected, saying it was still cautious about the outlook, although…
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Gold steady near all-time high as Trump’s tariff plans stir inflation woes
GOLD prices on Tuesday hovered near a record high scaled in the previous session, as investors remained anxious that US President Donald…
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Euro steady as Trump’s car tariffs loom next week
THE euro was steady, rising off a three-week low earlier on Thursday (Mar 27), with US President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on…
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Gold steady as concern looms over Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Mar 26) as market participants squared positions ahead of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping…
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Dollar higher as Fed signals no rush to cut rates, BOE holds rates steady
The dollar rose on Thursday (Mar 20) after the Federal Reserve indicated it was in no rush to cut rates further this year due to…
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China holds benchmark lending rates steady as expected
China held benchmark lending rates steady for the fifth straight month in March on Thursday (Mar 20), matching market expectations. Early…
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Coca-Cola posts surprise revenue jump on higher prices, steady demand
It’s focused on capturing demand in emerging markets such as India and expanding its portfolio in North America Coca-Cola posted a…
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Barbie parent Mattel forecasts annual profit above estimates after steady holiday demand
TOYMAKER Mattel on Tuesday forecast full-year profit above Wall Street expectations after beating holiday quarter estimates, owing to…