stimulus
China ramps up monetary stimulus ahead of US trade meeting
[BEIJING] Chinese authorities on Wednesday announced a raft of stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and a major liquidity injection, as Beijing steps up efforts to soften the economic...
China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus
[SHANGHAI] China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday (Apr 21) for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.Stronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth data might have reduced the urgency for...
PBOC seen deploying stimulus soon on tariff risks, cash shortage
[NEW YORK] Global lenders such as JPMorgan Chase expect China to deliver its long-awaited monetary stimulus as early as in April, with timing likely dictated by the double threat...
Thailand to roll out next phase of handout scheme in Q2, plans more stimulus
So far about 17.5 million people have received payments since it started last SeptemberTHAILAND’S government will implement the third phase of its 450 billion baht (S$18 billion) stimulus scheme...
Oil prices ease as markets weigh China stimulus hopes
OIL edged lower on Thursday (Dec 26) in light holiday trade as the US dollar’s strength offset hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s biggest oil importer.Brent...
Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus
OIL prices edged higher on Thursday (Dec 26) in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s biggest oil importer, while an anticipated...
Singapore shares close flat amid mixed Asia markets on China stimulus hopes
STI down by 1.24 points or 0.03% at 3,794.92; Singtel is top gainer on benchmark indexSINGAPORE stocks slipped into slightly negative territory on Monday (Dec 9), while other Asian...
Chinese billionaire’s RoyalFlush trading app is big winner of stimulus
THE tycoon behind China’s RoyalFlush trading app has added US$6 billion to his wealth since the nation’s stimulus blitz in September, underscoring how the volatility has been a boon...
