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Fitch: Emerging markets to struggle in 2019
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2018
» Emerging markets are set to face rising economic headwinds in 2019 as global growth slows and financial conditions tighten, according to James McCormack, Fitch's global head of sovereign ratings.
Share investors tread cautiously ahead of Fed meeting
Business, Published on 24/07/2017
» Recap: Most global stock markets moved sideways last week as investors kept an eye on the US interest rate outlook ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week, though most observers do not expect any move until September.
Global disarray as institutions falter
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/08/2015
» The international system as we know it is unravelling. Rules and institutions that were set up seven decades ago no longer hold the same weight and authority as they used to. As we grapple with an exacerbating global disorder, established powers and players and old rules and institutions need to be revamped and reinvented to accommodate new realities. Otherwise global tensions will mount, most probably accompanied by confrontation and conflict.
10 likely consequences of 'No' vote
News, Mohamed A El-Erian, Published on 08/07/2015
» By heeding their government's advice and voting "No" in the referendum on Sunday, Greek citizens sent an unambiguous message.
The China Syndrome
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/05/2015
» China's ageing and deflationary cycle will have more far-reaching consequences for the rest of Asia and the world, as the trend is already pushing commodity prices to fall sharply and spreading deflationary pressure in many emerging markets, analysts warn.
Hope in greece and Ukraine helps lift global stocks
Business, Published on 16/02/2015
» Recap: Global bourses early last week were jolted by nerves over Greece's finances, and downbeat Chinese trade data, but rebounded later on a peace agreement in Ukraine and European Central Bank approval of more emergency liquidity to Greece. The Thai stock market also rose slightly.
Set Gains on oil revival as greek drama intensifies
Business, Published on 09/02/2015
» Recap: Asian stock markets were rattled by concerns about Greece's plans to renegotiate its bailout. Worries mounted after Greece's new finance minister clashed with his powerful German counterpart and the European Central Bank (ECB) moved to stop funding Greece's lenders.
Asian markets jittery over Greece woes
Published on 05/02/2015
» HONG KONG — Concerns about Greece's plans to renegotiate its bailout rattled Asian markets Thursday and put pressure on the euro, while Shanghai and Hong Kong reversed early gains despite China cutting the amount of funds banks must hold in reserve.
Set rides wave of ECB euphoria to 5.3% Gain
Business, Published on 26/01/2015
» Recap: An aggressive stimulus move by the European Central Bank (ECB) stoked a global stock rally last week. The Thai market also tracked the euphoria.
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.