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New Zealand central banker says inflation hit from higher tariffs ‘more ambiguous’
Since the start of April, global markets have been rocked by volatility, while policymakers have been grappling with heightened recession risks[WELLINGTON] Higher tariffs and uncertainty about global trade policy...
Mount Kanlaon Eruption Sends Ash 2.5 Miles into the Sky, Triggers Mass Evacuations in Central Philippines
Mount Kanlaon in the central Philippines erupted violently on Monday, April 8, 2025, shooting ash and hot gases nearly two miles into the sky. The powerful blast forced emergency...
China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases: sources
[BEIJING] China’s central bank will not allow sharp renminbi declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people with direct knowledge of the matter said...
Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariffs
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the country is entering the tariff disputes...
Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the country is entering the tariff disputes...
Australia’s central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk
[SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank on Tuesday (Apr 1) left its cash rate steady as widely expected but took a small step towards further easing in a policy meeting dominated...
China’s central bank, regulators hold symposium on support for private companies
CHINA’S central bank and financial regulators held a symposium with private enterprises and financial institutions, vowing to increase lending to private enterprises and expand their fundraising channels, the People’s...
Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase
THE Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and public calls for lower borrowing costs...
