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Global rate-cut debate unfolding
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 19/01/2024
» From villains to heroes. If there's one theme that has dominated markets in the opening days of the year, it's been breathless speculation about which central bank will cut interest rates first and by how much: It's no longer if but when. There's little doubt that borrowing costs will be lower in many key economies well before the end of 2024. Even the notoriously hawkish Bundesbank is on board.
Singapore gives financial optimists some succour
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 17/10/2023
» To hear it from Singapore, the global economy is a glass half full. The central bank's latest assessment skips some of the pessimism that's been a feature of communications this year. If this hub for trade and capital is right, then the global expansion will live to fight another day.
Malaysian leader's second act just what the nation needs
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 03/10/2018
» The style and substance of Malaysia's seventh prime minister sure look familiar to anyone who knew him as its fourth prime minister. Good. Mahathir Mohamad's political comeback -- at the age of 92 -- could be just what the nation needs.
China stabilising the yuan is weirdly remarkable
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 05/07/2018
» Trade conflicts may not be as easy to win as Donald Trump asserts. His principal target, China, is the victor in the war of public relations.