Bank of Japan expected to end negative rates
THE Bank of Japan is widely expected to scrap its maverick negative interest rate policy on Tuesday and hike borrowing costs for...
Japan CEOs see higher prices, wages with BOJ move ‘just a matter of time’
JAPAN’S chief executives are preparing their businesses for the first rate hike since 2007, with the central bank widely expected to end...
US consumer sentiment holds steady as focus turns to election
US CONSUMER sentiment mostly held steady in early March as Americans grew somewhat more cautious about the outlook ahead of the presidential...
UK inflation expectations fall, easing pressure on Bank of England
THE British public’s expectations for the pace of inflation over the coming year have fallen over the past three months, a Bank...
China loans grow at slowest pace on record amid weak demand
CHINA’S bank loans expanded at the slowest pace on record in February, underscoring weakness in borrowing demand despite steps by the central...
US retail sales rebound in February; weekly jobless claims fall
US RETAIL sales rebounded in February, driven by increases at auto dealerships and petrol service stations, but consumer spending is slowing as...
Bank of Korea cautious in final stage of inflation fight
SOUTH Korea’s central bank said on Thursday (Mar 14) it needed to be cautious about a policy shift amid persistent economic risks...
BOJ views wage talks as key to timing of stimulus exit, Ueda says
BANK of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said the ongoing annual spring wage negotiations between companies and unions are critical in deciding...
India's February retail inflation up faster than expected
INDIA’S annual retail inflation in February rose at a faster than expected pace due to elevated food prices, government data showed on...
Vinyl revival rocks Britain’s inflation basket
VINYL records will re-enter Britain’s inflation charts for the first time in 32 years this month, as part of the annual shake-up...