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Bank of Japan’s rate likely to go higher than consensus, ex-official says
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep raising its benchmark rate to a level exceeding the current market consensus, and there’s a chance two more moves could...
Bank of Japan debated weak-yen risk, scope for more rate hikes at January meeting, summary shows
BANK of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside inflation risks and the damage a weak yen could inflict on...
Markets price in fewer rate cuts as Fed holds on tariff uncertainty, persistent inflation
Industry watchers expect that lack of clarity over Trump’s policies will continue to weigh on US central bank’s movementsGLOBAL markets are pricing in fewer rate cuts for the year...
US Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts, will ‘wait and see’ on Trump policies
THE US Federal Reserve left its key lending rate unchanged on Wednesday (Jan 29) and adopted a patient “wait and see” approach to Donald Trump’s economic policies, in the...
US Fed prepares to pause in first rate decision since Trump’s inauguration – The Business Times
THE US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a pause in rate cuts on Wednesday (Jan 29), as policymakers look to continue tackling inflation under close and vocal scrutiny...
ECB policymakers line up behind further interest rate cuts – The Business Times
EUROPEAN Central Bank policymakers lined up behind further interest rate cuts on Wednesday (Jan 22), indicating that next week’s reduction is all but a done deal and further moves...
Philippine finance chief sees slower rate cuts on global risks – The Business Times
PHILIPPINE Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the nation’s central bank will continue to deliver interest rate cuts this year, but they may be fewer and farther apart than in...
Financing costs will come under scrutiny as S-Reits report results amid Trump’s inauguration, interest rate decisions – The Business Times
iIndustry watchers believe most of the S-Reits are already facing near “peak” interest rates, and expect financing costs to decline from this yearRESULT announcements for Singapore-listed real estate investment...
