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Rate prospects at risk as central banks meet By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is seen in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It’s set…

Gold prices dip below $2,000 as early Fed rate cut bets recede By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices fell below key levels in Asian trade on Monday as strong labor market data saw traders rethink bets that the Federal Reserve will begin trimming interest rates earlier in 2024.…

Inflation has affected the UK, US and Europe differently – here’s what this means for interest rates

The Bank of England’s governor has repeatedly warned that it will not cut UK interest rates any time soon, even with a recent sharp fall in consumer price inflation. Like central banks in the US…

Digital yuan pilot announced between China and Singapore

Tourists from China and Singapore will be able to use the e-yuan – China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) – for their purchases in both countries during a pilot project, the Monetary Authority of Singapore…

SMBC boosts Asia Pacific private credit with senior hire

Back Published on 7 December 2023 359 Views Print SMBC boosts Asia Pacific private credit with senior hire 5 min read Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has announced the appointment of Yew Chuan Sim as…

Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you

Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know it or not. Disinformation is deliberately generated misleading content disseminated for selfish or malicious purposes. Unlike misinformation, which may be shared unwittingly or…