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World Bank's revised outlook for East Asia reflects China's economic hurdles
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World Bank’s revised outlook for East Asia reflects China’s economic hurdles

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Amid concerns about China’s economic stability and diminished global demand, the World Bank has revised its growth projections for developing East Asia and the Pacific. The bank’s most recent assessment, unveiled in its Monday report...
Despite Federal Reserve's pause, financial waters remain choppy for consumers
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Despite Federal Reserve’s pause, financial waters remain choppy for consumers

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The conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s recent two-day policy meeting brought with it a decision to keep interest rates steady. This came as somewhat of a surprise, given the central bank’s aggressive approach over the...
Belgium's €22 billion bond sale signals low bank rate frustration
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Belgium’s €22 billion bond sale signals low bank rate frustration

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In a historic move, Belgium has successfully raised a staggering €21.9 billion ($23.65 billion) from retail investors through a bond sale, eclipsing previous records and signaling the public’s growing dissatisfaction with stagnant bank deposit rates....
Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar
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Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar

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The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China’s domestic currency hitting its weakest level since the 2008 global financial...
Gold prices hold steady near one-year high as Fed rate pause looms
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Gold prices hold steady near one-year high as Fed rate pause looms

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Gold prices remained close to one-year highs on Friday, fueled by recent US economic data that suggested the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle. This drove non-yielding bullion towards a...