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Philippines rate cut likely after fed, finance chief says
Philippines rate cut likely after fed, finance chief says
THE Philippine central bank will “most probably” lower its key interest rate after the Federal Reserve’s own policy easing, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto who sees more than...
Oil climbs on 2024 stock forecasts, reinforced US rate cut bets
Oil climbs on 2024 stock forecasts, reinforced US rate cut bets
OIL prices rose more than 1 per cent on Wednesday after three key forecasters predicted that global oil inventories would fall in the second half of 2024, while US inflation data solidified...
Europe: Shares gain as cool US data bolsters Fed rate cut hopes
Europe: Shares gain as cool US data bolsters Fed rate cut hopes
EUROPEAN shares advanced on Wednesday, with rate-sensitive sectors like real-estate jumping after a cool US inflation reading propped up hopes that the Federal Reserve could kick-off its policy easing cycle...
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq at records despite Fed seeing fewer rate cuts in 2024
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq at records despite Fed seeing fewer rate cuts in 2024
THE S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished at fresh records on Wednesday following improved inflation data as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates level.The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.9 per...
Singapore shares end flat as markets hold their breath for Fed rate decision; STI down 0.1%
Singapore shares end flat as markets hold their breath for Fed rate decision; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares ended flattish on Wednesday (Jun 12) as markets took a wait-and-see approach ahead of a key US Federal Reserve meeting. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell...
Bank of Japan expected to weigh bond buying cuts as rate hike timing nears
Bank of Japan expected to weigh bond buying cuts as rate hike timing nears
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is broadly expected to discuss cutting bond purchases at a policy meeting ending on Friday (Jun 7), with some investors expecting the central bank...
Singapore stocks fall as hopes for early Fed rate cut dim; STI down 0.3%
Singapore stocks fall as hopes for early Fed rate cut dim; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares ended Monday (Jun 10) lower after stronger-than-expected US jobs figures last Friday hurt market sentiment. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent or 8.69...
Asia: Markets fall as strong US jobs data dents rate cut hopes
Asia: Markets fall as strong US jobs data dents rate cut hopes
ASIAN markets mostly fell on Monday (Jun 10) as a mixed jobs report eased worries about the US economy but dampened hopes for interest rate cuts, while political uncertainty...
Oil dips on deflated US interest rate cut expectations, Opec+ decision
Oil dips on deflated US interest rate cut expectations, Opec+ decision
Oil prices edged down on Friday (Jun 7) and posted a third straight weekly loss as investors weighed Opec+ reassurances against the latest US jobs data that lowered expectations...
Europe: Stocks fall as hot US payrolls flare rate worries
Europe: Stocks fall as hot US payrolls flare rate worries
European shares fell on Friday (Jun 7), led by rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate and utilities after a stronger-than-anticipated US jobs report fanned worries that the Federal Reserve...