URGENT: US Fed cuts rates amid data blackout from government shutdown
The US Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday.
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The Fed’s Rate Cut: A Lesson in Institutional Independence amid Political Discord
On the evening of September 17, 2025, all eyes turned to Washington’s Eccles Building. After weeks of speculation,…
Federal Reserve Meeting (Sept. 16–17, 2025): Scenarios and Implications for Emerging…
The US Federal Reserve convenes today, September 16, and will conclude tomorrow, September 17, with a press…
US Fed enters wait-and-see mode on inflation, holds rates steady
The US Federal Reserve decided to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as it enters a wait-and-see mode…
BOJ policymaker warns against premature rate hikes
Bank of Japan (BOJ) should gradually increase interest rates to avoid premature hikes, according to its policymaker…
Malaysian ringgit forecasted to appreciate in ’24 – MIER
The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research predicts the ringgit will strengthen against the US dollar, reaching…
Gold holds ground as Fed signals imminent rate cuts
Gold prices held steady on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields following dovish remarks…
Gold prices retreats anticipating Fed minutes
Gold prices retreated slightly on Wednesday, following a rally driven by Western fund inflows and optimism about US…
Gold prices steady near record high on Tuesday
Gold prices held steady near their peak on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve minutes and Chair…
Gold dips on Monday after Friday’s record high
Gold prices fell on Monday, hovering around the key $2,500 per ounce level after reaching an all-time high in the…
Fitch Ratings forecasts two US rate-cuts before year-end
Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday it forecasts the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut interest rates twice this year - in…
Asian bonds see foreign inflows for 2nd month
Foreign investors increased their bond purchases in Asian markets for the second month in a row in June, buoyed by…
Indian rupee rises on weaker dollar
The Indian rupee rose slightly on Monday, following other Asian currencies as the US dollar weakened amid…
Oil up on Monday
Oil prices rose on Monday due to peak summer consumption and OPEC+ production cuts, offset by increased output from…
Asian markets open H2 flat on Monday
Asian markets kicked off the second half of the year with a subdued tone on Monday.
US Fed indicates one interest rate cut before year-end
US Federal Reserve officials said on Wednesday that they expect just one rate cut before the end of the year,…
Indian rupee weakens as US rate cut hopes fade
The Indian rupee fell on Monday, tracking a broader decline in Asian currencies as optimism for a US Federal…
Indonesia’s c. bank vows rupiah defence
Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), plans to intervene in the foreign exchange market to support the…
Gulf stocks subdued as investors eye Fed minutes
Most Gulf region stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, as investors are waiting for updates from the US Federal…
H. Kong holds rates steady at 5.75%
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) maintained its base rate at 5.75 per cent on Thursday, aligning with the US…
Dollar remains steady, yen declines
The dollar remained stable on Monday, maintaining its largest weekly gain since 2022, supported by expectations of…
China’s c. bank keeps MLF rate unchanged
The People’s Bank of China (PBC) maintained the medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate at 2.50 per cent on Monday,…
Norway holds rates steady
Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.50 per cent on Thursday.
H. Kong holds base rate unchanged at 5.75%
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) kept its base rate at 5.75 per cent in line with the US Federal Reserve's…
Asia bonds soar on US rate cut bets, exports
Asian bonds saw in February their largest monthly inflow in three months, driven by expectations of a US Federal…