Chinese and European shares rise; data, politics and geopolitics all in focus
European shares rose on Friday, following peers in Asia that hit a three-month high on AI optimism, although gains were ...
Singapore Central Bank Announces Measures to Boost Equities Market
The central bank and the Singapore Exchange Regulation will issue detailed consultations on the proposals by mid-2025, and will consider further ones as well. The initiatives announced will jumpstart ...
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MAS and Financial Sector Development Fund to launch $5 bil programme, adjust GIP to revive Singapore’s equities market
On Feb 21, the central bank said its measures fall under three main pillars: demand, supply and regulatory moves.
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Philippine central bank cuts banks' reserve requirements, effective from late March
The Philippine central bank on Friday (Feb 21) said it was reducing the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks by 200 ...
China’s central bank vows to enhance yuan amid looming risks from strong US dollar
China’s central bank has pledged to advance the cross-border use of the yuan and develop the offshore yuan market, as the ...
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Japan’s core inflation hits 19-month high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
JAPAN’S core consumer price index rose 3.2 per cent in January from the previous year to hit a 19-month high, data showed on Friday, reinforcing expectations the central bank will continue to raise ...