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More ECB rate cuts increasingly unlikely, Wunsch says
The chances of further interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB) are declining, given the economy’s resilience and inflation…
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Asia: Stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
ASIAN equities edged up on Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal…
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Sert issues 300 million euros in green notes due 2033 at 4.125% coupon rate
Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing borrowings due to mature in 2026 and 2027 The managers of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust…
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Gold hovers near record high on renewed trade tensions, US rate outlook
Investors expect a 25-basis-point rate cut at the upcoming Fed meeting this month, with a similar reduction anticipated in December Gold…
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US: Wall Street subdued at open after Powell offers no rate clues
Wall Street’s main indices posted subdued gains at Thursday’s (Oct 9) open, after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell offered no fresh…
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Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease
They underscore growing domestic economic and market uncertainties exacerbated by US tariffs Three central banks over two days surprised…
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Asia bonds look vulnerable as Fed rate cuts deliver less support
Central banks in Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines have trimmed their benchmark rates by a cumulative…
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BOJ will find another rate hike this year difficult, says ex-deputy governor
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) can raise interest rates if prospects of durably meeting its 2 per cent inflation target improve, but would…
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Thai central bank unexpectedly holds key rate at 1.50%
Thailand’s central bank left its key interest rate steady on Wednesday (Oct 8), counter to market expectations for a cut as the economy…
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RBNZ surprises with larger rate cut, sparking currency drop
Growth has been tepid since a deep recession in 2024 despite the the central bank’s aggressive easing cycle New Zealand’s central bank cut…
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RBNZ seen cutting cash rate with economists split over magnitude
The economy is projected to recover in the second half of the year, and policymakers may decide against a knee-jerk reaction to the poor…
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Federal Reserve’s Miran wants aggressive rate cuts but downplays differences with other officials
FEDERAL Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Friday again pressed for an aggressive path of rate cuts citing the impact of Trump…
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Europe: Stocks close at record high on tech rally, hopes for Fed rate cut
Investors are also watching any developments related to the US government shutdown European shares closed at a record high for a second…
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South Korea’s property market rally clouds case for central bank rate cut
South Korea’s property market extended its rally to a 35th week, with price gains accelerating despite government measures to cool demand…
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Asia: Markets surge on US rate hopes, tech fired by chip deal
Tech companies have been at the forefront of a surge across markets this year as investors pile into all things linked to artificial…
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S-Reits: Analysts are positive on prospect of more rate cuts, giving top picks
Expected US rate cuts of 125 basis points from September 2025 to March 2026 ‘augur well’ for S-Reits, says Citi Further US Fed interest…
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Gold hovers near record high on US shutdown concerns, Fed rate outlook
The metal has hit multiple record highs this year, with the latest one being US$3,871.45, hit on Sep 30 Gold prices edged higher on…
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Australia holds key rate, signals renewed price pressure
Australia’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged in a widely anticipated decision, while warning that third-quarter inflation…
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Asia: Stocks rise, gold hits record as rate cuts and shutdown loom
EQUITIES rallied for a second day and gold hit another record on Tuesday on growing Federal Reserve interest rate optimism, though traders…
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BOJ debated chance of near-term rate hike, meeting summary shows
Bank of Japan board members debated the feasibility of raising interest rates in the near term with some suggesting the time for such a…
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Dallas Fed President says central bank should consider replacing its benchmark rate
LORIE Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, has proposed replacing the central bank’s benchmark federal funds rate - the…
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Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero, warns of tariff impact
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) held its key interest rate at zero on Thursday (Sep 25), the lowest among major central banks, as it warned…
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Some Bank of Japan policymakers called for future rate hikes, July minutes show
Some Bank of Japan board members, at a policy meeting in July, called for resuming interest rate hikes in the future, even as the board…
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US: Wall Street muted at open with Powell in spotlight for rate outlook
Wall Street’s main indexes were muted at open on Tuesday (Sep 23) as the recent tech-fuelled rally took a breather, while investors…