Finance
Bank of England split on inflation exposes policy dilemma
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has been no stranger to debate, but it has rarely been as fractured on the...
Malaysia Ringgit edges higher amid US tariff and GDP data watch
The ringgit began the week on a firmer note, opening at 4.2365 against the US dollar after two straight sessions of declines. While...
China deflation impact on Hong Kong stocks adds strategic volatility
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 0.7% after four days of modest recovery—enough to raise eyebrows but not alarms. And yet, within the...
UK economic slowdown prompts likely BOE rate reduction
The Bank of England is expected to trim its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% this week, marking its fifth...
DBS holds firm on 2025 outlook as UOB lowers guidance after mixed Q2
While Western banks brace for credit cycle contagion, Singapore’s financial giants are navigating a different pressure point: visibility versus volatility. DBS and UOB—Singapore’s...
Standard Chartered set to roll out digital platform targeting young, tech-savvy investors
Standard Chartered, one of Hong Kong’s three note-issuing banks, will launch a new digital investment platform this month aimed squarely at a rising...
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