BOJ chief Ueda signals chance of July rate hike
TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank could raise interest rates next month depending on economic data…
Category: Economy
Malaysia, China likely to discuss wide range of issues to enhance economic collaboration – experts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China are likely to discuss issues focusing on innovation and inclusiveness, alongside green energy and commodities to enhance investments…
Singapore’s May exports down 0.1% y/y, better than forecast
SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports edged down 0.1% in May from the same month a year earlier, data on Tuesday…
Global rate cut juggernaut is struggling to start
NEW YORK: Central banks cagey about joining the global interest rate cutting cycle may reveal themselves this week with a…
Bidenomics leaves behind an industrial heartland
NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s trio of legislative packages designed to revive US manufacturing prowess is already helping regions from…
China’s May industrial output misses forecasts, retail sales a bright spot
BEIJING: China's May industrial output lagged expectations with the property sector still weak, adding pressure on Beijing for policy support…
Right time to resume FTA talks with EU
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is better positioned to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this time…
Pakistan to raise power prices in move to secure IMF loan
LAHORE: Pakistan is raising power prices by an average of 20% to bolster its chances of securing a new loan…
Nigerian inflation rises to 28-year high in May
ABUJA: Nigeria’s annual inflation rose to a new 28-year high of 33.95% in May, official data show, worsening hardships that…