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The focus on short-term debt likely reflects government concern over recent rises in super-long yields Japan will likely increase issuance of short- and medium-term bonds to fund a massive…
One counterprotester decided that Lang needed to be taught a lesson, and, while pretending to march next to him, suddenly turned and punched a smiling Lang in the face. Lang tried to shrug…
Those senators included Dick Durbin, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, John Fetterman, and Tim Kaine, as well as independent Angus King. All eight…
With his tariff policies potentially under threat from the Supreme Court, President Trump over the weekend took to Truth Social to float the idea of doling out a $2,000 “dividend” to every…
South-east Asia’s second-largest economy has been hit by US tariffs, high household debt, weak consumption, and a strong currency Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday (Oct 7) approved a…
The Thai government will spend US$1.4 billion on a consumer subsidy programme and will roll out other stimulus measures to try to spark a sluggish economy and lift growth above 2.2 per…
China should add as much as 1.5 trillion yuan (S$268 billion) in fresh stimulus to boost consumer spending and maintain currency flexibility to counter US tariffs’ drag on growth,…
At a time of skyrocketing costs in the U.S., looming tariffs, and fears of a recession, New Yorkers are finally getting some good news: This year more than 8 million people in the Empire…
China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday (Apr 21) for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations. Stronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth data might…
Who wouldn’t want a “DOGE dividend?” Such an idea is evidently being floated at the highest levels of government. DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, is currently slashing…
During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans faced economic hardship and instability, sparking the federal government to send out several rounds of stimulus checks. While many may believe…
OIL edged lower on Thursday (Dec 26) in light holiday trade as the US dollar’s strength offset hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s biggest oil importer. Brent crude…
OIL prices edged higher on Thursday (Dec 26) in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s biggest oil importer, while an anticipated…
STI down by 1.24 points or 0.03% at 3,794.92; Singtel is top gainer on benchmark index SINGAPORE stocks slipped into slightly negative territory on Monday (Dec 9), while other Asian…
THE tycoon behind China’s RoyalFlush trading app has added US$6 billion to his wealth since the nation’s stimulus blitz in September, underscoring how the volatility has been a boon for an…
SINGAPORE shares ended higher on Tuesday (Dec 3), tracking regional gains as China’s central bank reiterated plans to boost the economy to promote growth in 2025. The benchmark Straits…
Japan already has one of the world's biggest ratios of national debt to output (Richard A. Brooks) Japan's minority government was expected Friday to approve a $140-billion stimulus drive…
Investors inured to years of Sino-American trade spat seem willing to brave the risk of even higher tariffs following the US presidential election, and are favouring Chinese assets on bets…
Hong Kong has recorded its busiest week for new (initial public offering) IPO launches in almost two years with deals opened to raise up to US$1.3 billion, giving bankers and investors…
CHINA’S largest state-owned lenders have cut their deposit rates on Friday (Oct 18), their second reduction this year as they rushed to salvage record low margins amid weakened…
Goldman Sachs upgraded its China growth forecast over the weekend, citing recent stimulus measures and new commentary from government officials that showed an openness to spend more…
CHINESE equities were standout underperformers in Asia on Wednesday (Oct 9) as traders weighed weak economic data and Beijing’s reluctance to commit to more stimulus. The benchmark CSI 300…
China said on Tuesday it was "fully confident" of hitting its growth target this year but held off more stimulus, disappointing markets and fuelling concern about a lack of detail on a…
An estimated 80 per cent of Chinese traveling during Golden Week chose to drive, with roughly 1.53 billion trips taken | Bloomberg Image 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 08 2024 | 9:11 AM IST…
