MANILA (BLOOMBERG) – Indonesia’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a record low as the economy begins to show signs of recovery from the country’s worst coronavirus wave. Bank Indonesia held the seven-day reverse repurchase rate at 3.5 per cent on Tuesday […] BENGALURU (REUTERS) – Gold prices were subdued on Monday as the United States dollar held firm, while cautious investors awaited readings on US consumer prices due this week that could be crucial to Federal Reserve’s decision on when to exit its super-supportive policy. Spot gold […] NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Markets always look to the Labor Department’s monthly employment report with great anticipation. But whether the data disappoints or surprises to the upside often has only a modest effect on overall stock index moves. Friday’s report missed consensus by […] SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) rose last month at a better than expected pace, aided by electronic and non-electronic shipments such as specialised machinery, pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. Nodx expanded 12.7 per cent in July from a year ago, after a 15.9 per cent […] TOKYO, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Japanese government bond yields tracked U.S. Treasury yields higher on Wednesday, with that of the benchmark 10-year JGB jumping to a one-month high. The 10-year yield advanced as much as 1.5 basis points to 0.035%, a level not seen since […] SINGAPORE – A total of 25 promising technology start-ups have benefited from fund-raising support from the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore’s (ESG) venture arms. EDB’s EDBI and ESG’s Seeds Capital have jointly facilitated and supported some $216 million in fund raising to date through […] (Adds details, updates prices) July 16 (Reuters) – Germany’s 10-year yield fell to a new three-month low in quiet trading on Friday as markets sought direction ahead of next week’s European Central Bank meeting. In the absence of major euro area data releases on Friday, […] (BLOOMBERG) – UK inflation unexpectedly accelerated to the highest level in three years in June, driven by widespread price increases that challenge the Bank of England’s argument that the surge will be temporary. Consumer prices climbed 2.5 per cent from a year earlier, exceeding all […] WELLINGTON (AFP) – New Zealand’s economy posted better-than-expected growth of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2021, official data showed Thursday, with analysts saying activity was back at pre-coronavirus levels. The expansion in January-March this year exceeded forecasts of a 0.5 per cent rise […] SINGAPORE – It is too early to say how the global corporate tax rule changes proposed by the Group of Seven (G-7) will impact Singapore, but the Republic’s overall competitiveness has never been based on taxation alone, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (June […]
Bank Indonesia holds rates as economy flashes recovery signs
Gold prices subdued as firm dollar dims safe-haven appeal
Payrolls and the stock market: Wall Street usually shrugs off jobs report
Singapore non-oil domestic exports rise at slower pace of 12.7% in July, still beating forecasts
Ten-year JGB yield hits one-month high as U.S. yields climb
25 tech start-ups raise $216m with support from EDBI, Seeds Capital
UPDATE 1-German 10-year yield at 3-month low as bonds retain support
UK inflation's jump tests BOE's relaxed view on stimulus exit
New Zealand economy back to pre-pandemic levels
Too early to say how landmark G-7 corporate tax deal will impact Singapore: Lawrence Wong
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