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US dollar firmer before key inflation data, kiwi sinks as RBNZ holds rates
US dollar firmer before key inflation data, kiwi sinks as RBNZ holds rates
February 28, 2024
THE US dollar firmed up on Wednesday (Feb 28) as markets awaited a raft of global inflation data for clues on when central banks may start easing policy, while...
New Zealand central bank holds rates, flags less hawkish policy track
New Zealand central bank holds rates, flags less hawkish policy track
February 28, 2024
NEW Zealand’s central bank held the cash rate steady at 5.5 per cent on Wednesday and trimmed the forecast peak for rates, catching markets by surprise as policymakers said...
South Korea holds rates steady, investors eye timing of pivot
South Korea holds rates steady, investors eye timing of pivot
February 22, 2024
SOUTH Korea‘s central bank left interest rates at a 15-year high on Thursday amid signs that the weaker economy is slowing inflation, with investors zeroing in on Governor Rhee Chang...
Toyota holds off response on wage talks after first round
Toyota holds off response on wage talks after first round
February 21, 2024
TOYOTA Motor, the world’s biggest automaker, did not reach an immediate agreement with its union over demands for hefty pay hikes on Wednesday (Feb 21) but will continue talks...
Gold holds ground as focus turns to Fed minutes
Gold holds ground as focus turns to Fed minutes
February 20, 2024
GOLD prices held steady on Tuesday despite a stronger dollar and elevated Treasury yields, as investors awaited the minutes of the last US Federal Reserve policy meeting for more clues...
Greenback holds steady after strong US data dents rate-cut hopes
Greenback holds steady after strong US data dents rate-cut hopes
February 19, 2024
THE US dollar held steady on Monday (Feb 19) after ticking higher for a fifth straight week on the back of strong inflation data, while the yen traded near...