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Slumping Asian currencies face more risk from slowdown in China
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2021
» From Covid risks to talk of a reduction in US stimulus, there’s been no shortage of bad news for Asian currencies. An upcoming report on China’s manufacturing sector may add to the pressure.
Whiff of QE tapering damages markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2021
» Asia-Pacific stock markets fell on Thursday morning following the Federal Reserve's hint at the possibility of tapering its quantitative easing (QE) this year in the minutes of its latest meeting.
Fed Officials Weigh Ending Asset Purchases by Mid-2022
Business, Published on 18/08/2021
» Federal Reserve officials are nearing agreement to begin scaling back their easy money policies in about three months if the economic recovery continues, with some pushing to end their asset-purchase program by the middle of next year.
US stocks rise as Wall Street brushes off higher inflation data
Published on 10/06/2021
» US stocks rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high, as investors doubted whether a spike in May consumer prices would spur early policy tightening by the Federal Reserve.
Fate of stimulus binge on investors' minds
Business, Published on 05/06/2021
» Recap: Global shares fluctuated ahead of the release of key US jobs data yesterday, which could give investors more clues about the strength of the economic recovery and how much longer officials will continue big economic stimulus programmes.
Biden hails US pandemic recovery as employment surges
AFP, Published on 03/04/2021
» WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden celebrated a massive rebound in US jobs Friday as a sign of hope "at long last" that the end of the pandemic is within sight, with businesses reopening nationwide and vaccine access quickly opening up.
Apple's Move to Block User Tracking Spawns New Digital Ad Strategies
Business, Published on 29/03/2021
» As Apple Inc. moves ahead with long-promised plans to make it harder to target certain iPhone users with ads, advertising companies and software developers are preparing for major disruptions to the $400 billion digital advertising industry.
The tide is turning
Published on 24/03/2021
» In recent decades, medical science has made tremendous progress in the treatment of the human condition, and almost every day I am reminded of the incredible expertise of so many amazing doctors, scientists, and health professionals on this planet. What makes these new treatments so compelling for medical science are practical applications of precision medicine for each individual.
China's shoppers splash the cash in world's biggest spending spree
AFP, Published on 11/11/2020
» SHANGHAI: Chinese consumers snapped up items from food to electronics and beauty products Wednesday as retailers slashed prices for the world's largest online shopping bonanza, closely watched this year for clues on post-pandemic consumer sentiment.
Singles' Day bags record revenues in China
Business, Published on 12/11/2020
» SHANGHAI: Chinese consumers snapped up everything from food to electronics and beauty products yesterday as retailers slashed prices for the world's largest online shopping bonanza, closely watched this year for clues on post-pandemic consumer sentiment.