Central banks
War turmoil saps Asian reserves with Philippines, India hit most
While central banks have been active to support their currencies, losses are significant
Global central banks’ use of renminbi swap lines hits 2‑year high amid rising demand for China’s currency
The latest increase highlights China’s drive for renminbi internationalisation
Global central banks boost their holdings of Malaysian sovereign bonds
The nation’s strong currency and stable economic growth have been a key allure for global investors
Investing in an energy-driven world
Capital deployed into low energy-intensity, high-quality compounders should outperform
Bessent says US allies in Gulf, Asia requested swap lines
Federal Reserve maintains open lines with a handful of peers
Central banks’ concern over rising geopolitical tensions surges: survey
Almost 70 per cent of banks surveyed ranked geopolitics as their top risk
Why this oil shock is different
Governments and central banks are out of policy ammunition to contain the economic fallout
Amid an emerging market bond sell-off, traders eye attractive Asean moves
Malaysia and Philippine debt could see inflows, but Iran conflict may keep credit conditions fragile
Philippines’ businesses hoped to turn the corner in 2026 – then oil prices spiked overnight
Dire straits beckon as central bank holds unscheduled policy rate meeting amid fuel emergency
Hong Kong woos central banks in bid to become gold-trading hub
The city is targeting Belt and Road nations for the institutional clout to rival London as a global centre: sources
