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Things are finally looking up for Asia

International Finance DeskOctober 20, 2016

by International Finance DeskOctober 20, 2016

Asia has managed to stabilise itself thanks to China’s improved economic performance Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya October 20, 2016: It is the last quarter of the year and things have changed drastically since January for the global economy. Asia, in particular, has witnessed a change in outlook by economists. Back in January, things looked shaky. Chinese...

Oil at $50 is not a cause for concern

International Finance DeskMay 27, 2016

by International Finance DeskMay 27, 2016

Experts say the quantum of price increase is not difficult to absorb IFM Correspondent May 27, 2016: After hovering around $30 per barrel for close to five months, oil price is finally heading northwards. The price touched $50 a barrel — around 70 per cent up on its February low. It is a rapid climb,...

Bank of Korea holds rates in current Governor’s last meeting

International Finance DeskMarch 13, 2013

by International Finance DeskMarch 13, 2013

Although there was no change in the South Korean central bank’s policy rate, a 25 basis point hike in 3Q 2014 is expected, says Ronald Man, Economist, Asian Economics Research, HSBC Ltd, Hong Kong Seoul, March 13: The Bank of Korea voted unanimously to hold its policy rate at 2.50% for the tenth consecutive month....