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Swiss surprise caps volatile trading week
Business, Published on 19/01/2015
» Recap: Global bourses felt strong selling pressure from the downward spiral of oil prices and the unexpected scrapping of a cap on the Swiss franc against euro, before staging a relief rally on Friday.
Asian stocks climb after China rate cut
Published on 24/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets rallied Monday after China's surprise move last week to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years as its leaders try to strengthen growth.
Asia markets mostly rise
Published on 15/10/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets rose Wednesday, with bargain-hunters providing some lift after recent losses while data showing Chinese inflation at a five-year low raised hopes for fresh economy-boosting measures from Beijing.
Government control over central bank?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2013
» Will long-term inflation control goals of central bank bow to govt belief that cutting rates will help weaken baht & exports?
China factory output weak
AFP, Published on 29/09/2012
» China's manufacturing activity shrank for an 11th straight month in September, HSBC said on Saturday, adding to pressure on Beijing to provide fresh stimulus to boost the world's second largest economy.
Central banks to discuss interest rates
Published on 11/06/2012
» Central banks in Southeast Asia's two largest economies meet to set interest rates this week, with officials forecast to hold off on stimulus days before a Greek election at risk of triggering a deeper European turmoil.
Floods: Recovery & Govt Borrowing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2011
» World Bank: Thailand in good financial position to pay for flood recovery. Govt debt at 40.2% of GDP, well within 60% legal debt ceiling.
Economic growth forecasts down
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/08/2011
» Negative Tsunami effect, oil prices and inflation picking up pace, improved automobile, electronic exports and tourism may push growth up at end of year.