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RHB lifts FCT target price on improved H2 earnings, asset enhancements, lower interest rates
RHB raised its target price for Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) and maintained its “buy” rating, citing steady H2 earnings alongside…
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Blackstone profits soar but lower rates bring scrutiny to credit
The expectation for lower interest rates is also a double-edged sword for the firm, threatening the profits of the company’s largest…
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South Korea keeps rates on hold but surprises with nod to further cuts
SOUTHKOREA-ECONOMY/RATES (UPDATE 3, PIX):UPDATE 3-South Korea keeps rates on hold but surprises with nod to further cuts South Korea’s…
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Indonesia’s central bank surprises with decision to hold rates steady
The overnight deposit and lending rates were also kept at 3.75 per cent and 5.50 per cent Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly held its…
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US Fed to trim rates twice more this year; 2026 rate path very unclear
The new forecast follows a recent shift in expectations by Fed policymakers toward additional reductions The Federal Reserve will lower…
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Malaysia central bank says it will transition to transaction-based benchmark market rates
Malaysia’s central bank said on Thursday that it will transition from the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) to the Malaysia…
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Asia’s Reit market ‘finally recovering’ amid lower interest rates and new listings: Aprea
The real estate investment trust, or Reit, market in Asia is “finally recovering” on the back of lower interest rates, higher investor…
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Philippine central bank unexpectedly cuts rates as graft scandal hits confidence
The BSP reduces the overnight target reverse repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% The Philippine central bank unexpectedly cut the…
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Asia: Stocks mixed as traders assess AI rally, US rates and shutdown
Technology firms have been riding to ever-higher levels this year, dragging equity markets with them as companies pump hundreds of…
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Fed minutes show caution over inflation even as officials cut rates
Federal funds futures contracts suggest investors see rate cuts likely in October and December US Federal Reserve officials showed a…
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Shippers not expected to pay higher freight rates because of US port fees: Bimco
Shippers are not expected to pay higher freight rates when the United States port fees targeting Chinese-related ships kick in, even…
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Thai central bank unexpectedly holds rates; trims growth forecast
The forecast for headline inflation this year is cut to zero, from 0.5 per cent previously Thailand’s central bank left its key interest…
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US interest rates well-placed to fight inflation: Fed official
US INTEREST rates are in a good place for the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight, a senior central bank official said on Monday, pushing…
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Nomura to boost rates and FX trading units, sees more market volatility
The push reflects growing doubts around the longevity of the current equities bull run Japan’s Nomura Holdings plans to beef up its…
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Bank of Israel keeps rates on hold as Gaza war endures
The Bank of Israel left short-term interest rates unchanged on Monday (Sep 29) after inflation eased further in August, remaining cautious…
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Income funds with higher yields as lower rates weigh on investors: Morningstar
Investors seeking steady income streams are reassessing their options as yields on Singapore Treasury bills (T-bills) plummet this year,…
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As Fed and regional rates fall, Asia’s banks remain attractive yield plays: analysts
Loan growth and risk levels will impact capital availability for dividends in Asean Even as the US Federal Reserve and central banks…
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New US Fed governor Miran says interest rates should be around ‘mid-2%’
THE US Fed governor newly appointed by President Donald Trump argued on Monday for significantly lower interest rates, signaling that…
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for fourth month in September
China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive month in September, in line with market expectations. The one-year…
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China expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged on Monday despite Fed easing
China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fourth month in a row on Monday, a Reuters survey showed, after the…
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Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
THE Bank of Japan said on Friday it would keep its main interest rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent, as expected, with economists forecasting…
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Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent, decides to start selling ETFs
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady on Friday (Sep 19) but decided to start selling its holdings of risky assets, taking…
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Bank of Japan to keep interest rates steady as tariff, US slowdown risks loom
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady on Friday, as policymakers seek more clarity on whether the economy can…