China seen leaving benchmark lending rates unchanged in March
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE: China is widely expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday, a Reuters survey showed, as the central…
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Global fuel prices are surging on supply risks
Disruptions on the world’s major trade routes, refinery closures and resurgent demand are pushing up global fuel prices and making…
Chip upcycle under way
With global semiconductor sales in January growing at the fastest pace in 20 months, this likely marks the beginning of…
Ringgit to strengthen on impending US rate cuts
Investors are advised to be vigilant as the US economy remains at risk of a rough landing this year as…
Wine industry toasts possible end to China tariffs
Australia’s wine industry toasted news that China could lift punitive tariffs within weeks, raising hopes it will soak up some…
Australian household spending gauge drops
Household spending declined in February, the nation’s largest lender says, as the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) interest rate increase…
Thai industrial sentiment falls slightly
The Thai industrial sentiment index fell slightly in February due to slower domestic demand and exports, though tourism lent some…
BoJ looks for final piece of rate puzzle in wages
Japan is about to see whether wage hikes will be strong enough to prompt the central bank to conduct its…
Poll: Economists upgrade S’pore growth forecast
Economists have upgraded Singapore’s 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the country’s central bank published yesterday, with better-than-expected…