Fed’s Beige Book shows slight economic growth, cooling inflation
The US economy grew at a slight pace heading into the third quarter, with a number of regions noting flat…
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ECB rates firmly on hold, but door to September cut still open
The European Central Bank (ECB) is all but certain to keep interest rates unchanged while signalling that its next move…
IMF to push G20 for plan to lower debt costs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to rally Group of 20 (G20) nations around a new effort to help…
Cambodia looking forward to ‘breathing’ with controversial new canal
Suy SE Dust covers everything in Lim Tong Eng’s yard, thrown up by excavators toiling next door to enlarge a…
Delhi’s spending will be as frugal as before
India looks set to swim against the current of emerging market officials loosening the purse strings, with debt sales by…
JGB yields rise on caution over July rate hike
Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose yesterday, as investors adjusted positions on heightened concerns that the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…
India’s middle-class growth fuels Malaysia palm oil exports
Malaysia’s palm oil exports to India will continue to rise in line with India’s middle-class consumer growth, Plantation and Commodities…
Miti keeps 2024 investment growth projection at 5%
The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) is maintaining its investment-growth projection at 5% this year despite the domestic economic…
Malaysia should focus on building robust tax base
Fiscal sustainability is crucial for Malaysia’s economic stability and Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC) believes the country should focus on…