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Thai central bank may face more rate-cut pressure from new PM
THAILAND’S central bank is poised to keep the policy rate at a decade high this week as the economy gathers some steam but uncertainty about a US$14 billion handout...
Australia central bank signals rates will stay at 12-year high for ‘extended period’
AUSTRALIA’S central bank will likely need to hold interest rates at their current 12-year high for an “extended period” to ensure that inflation returns to its target band next...
Thai central bank to hold rates until Q2 2025, political turmoil risks early cut
THE Bank of Thailand (BOT) will keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday (Aug 21) and through Q1 2025 to balance growth with inflation control while assessing the impact of...
Philippine central bank sees room for one more rate cut this year
THE Philippine central bank sees room for one more interest rate cut this year, its governor said on Friday (Aug 16).“We will always be assessing the situation, but given...
China central bank sees more growth steps but nothing ‘drastic’
CHINA’S central bank chief pledged further steps to support his nation’s economic recovery, while cautioning that it will not be adopting “drastic” measures.Chinese state media published a pair of...
China central bank studies plan to narrow rate corridor, warns on bond risks
CHINA’S central bank said it’s studying a plan to narrow the range within which market interest rates can fluctuate, with policymakers on alert for risks building in the bond...
China central bank asks some institutions to report daily long-term bond holdings: sources
CHINA’S central bank asked some financial institutions to report daily changes in their long-term treasury bond positions and balances, four people familiar with the matter said on Monday (Aug...
Philippine central bank says rates can stay steady, open for cut when price pressures ease
THE Philippine central bank can keep policy settings unchanged but can consider a rate cut if price pressures continue to ease, its governor said on Monday (Aug 5).The balance...
