Economists raise 2017 Turkish growth forecast to record high
Turkey’s economy will expand more than previously expected in 2017, thanks to strong government and consumer…
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Dollar slips vs yen, pressured by N.Korea risks and Fed outlook
The dollar edged down against the yen on Wednesday, pushed back toward a recent 4-1/2-month low by simmering…
Dollar falls on uncertainty but ends week with modest gain
Dollar prices fell against a basket of major currencies on Friday as continued uncertainty over the economic…
Egypt’s CBE seen holding interest rates following unexpected hikes
Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is seen leaving key interest rates unchanged this month, a Reuters poll indicated on…
Dollar on defensive after Fed minutes dampen rate hike prospects
U.S. dollar prices were on the defensive on Thursday after the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy…
Most Asian indexes gain after Japan GDP beats expectations; China data disappoints
The Nikkei 225 fell nearly one percent despite second-quarter Japan GDP surprising to the upside as investors in…
In July, Egypt’s urban inflation accelerates to 33.0%
Egypt's annualised urban consumer price inflation soared in July to 33.0 percent from 29.8 percent in June, the…
Dollar prices hold gains after U.S. jobs report, inflation data in focus
The dollar held the bulk of its gains on Monday after an upbeat U.S. jobs report lifted it off 15-month lows, with…
Bank of England holds rates steady, sees two hikes in the next three years
The Bank of England (BOE) held on Thursday interest rates steady at 0.25 percent, as expected, while largely…
Asia’s third largest economy prep for rate cut to battle low inflation
The Reserve Bank of India was widely expected to cut on Wednesday its main policy rate to the lowest in the more…
