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EXCLUSIVE ECB’s Kazaks says July rate hike is unlikely

The European Central Bank could end its stimulus programme earlier than planned but it is unlikely to raise its main…

4 years ago

U.S. economy likely regained steam in Q4, 2021 growth seen best in 37 years

U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth quarter as businesses replenished depleted inventories to meet strong demand for goods,…

4 years ago

Analysis: Baptism by fire awaits today’s rate-hike rookies

Today's central bankers have the unenviable task of weaning a pandemic-hit global economy off cheap money amid unprecedented sovereign debt…

4 years ago

Singapore reviews inflation forecasts as core prices near 8-year high

Singapore is reviewing its official inflation forecasts, authorities said on Monday, after data showed its key price gauge climbed in…

4 years ago

UK sees record job creation but inflation squeezes wages

British employers hired a record number of staff last month and labour shortages deepened, increasing the chance that the Bank…

4 years ago

UK businesses report weakest growth since last lockdown – CBI

British businesses have reported their weakest growth since the country was under lockdown earlier this year and they expect a…

4 years ago

Swiss National Bank sticks to loose policy, diverging from Fed and others

The Swiss National Bank stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy on Thursday, diverging from the tightening path being taken by…

4 years ago

COVID curbs freeze Germany’s private sector growth in December – PMI

Growth in German private sector activity evaporated in December as restrictions to break an aggressive fourth wave of coronavirus infections…

4 years ago

UAE to shift to Saturday-Sunday weekend to align with global markets

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it would shift to a four and half-day working week with a Saturday-Sunday…

4 years ago

U.S. & European stock futures rise, oil bounces

U.S. and European stocks futures moved higher on Monday as Asian markets lagged, while bonds surrendered some of their recent…

4 years ago