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Malaysia
Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure
The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.
29 Apr 2025 - 9:07PM
Banking & finance
Opinion
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Trump wants a great monetary reset. Where can the world hide?
25 Apr 2025 - 10:30PM
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US-China trade war
Opinion
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At the rate Trump’s going, a global recession will be hard to sidestep
25 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Macroscope
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Trump threatening the Fed shows where political risks really lie
The erosion of governance standards in the US shows advanced markets have more consequential political risks than many emerging economies.
24 Apr 2025 - 6:08PM
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Donald Trump
Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing US Federal Reserve chair
The US president had earlier spooked markets by saying he would like to remove central bank head Jerome Powell.
23 Apr 2025 - 6:29AM
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ETFs
Chinese gold ETFs glow as investors chase metal’s historic rise
The mainland’s 13 gold ETFs bulge by US$9.6 billion, as the metal’s lure as a haven asset grows.
22 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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Donald Trump
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Does Trump have authority to sack US Fed boss Jerome Powell?
The two men are at loggerheads over interest rate cuts and Trump’s power to fire Powell is unclear as no US president has done this before.
22 Apr 2025 - 3:19PM
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United States
Trump’s Fed feud sparks market turmoil, dollar dips, gold hits record high
Gold soared as investors fled US assets amid fears of Federal Reserve interference.
22 Apr 2025 - 8:51AM
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India
India’s central banker warns of dwindling money market liquidity
Reserve Bank Governor Malhotra said banks must be proactive to ensure that liquidity measures are transmitted to the broader market.
19 Apr 2025 - 5:41PM
United States
Macroscope
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IMF’s tariff warnings may be too little, too late
The Trump administration has brought the world to the brink of a systemic financial and economic crisis.
19 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
United States
Trump goes to war with the US Federal Reserve: a ‘recipe for disaster’?
The president’s conflict with the Fed could threaten the central bank’s independence and destabilise US financial markets, analysts warn.
19 Apr 2025 - 12:00PM
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Donald Trump
Trump studying whether to fire Fed chair Powell, adviser says
A bid to remove Powell would threaten the Fed’s independence and could further roil markets already battered by Trump’s tariff war.
19 Apr 2025 - 1:52AM
United States
S&P 500, Nasdaq gain on boost from US-Japan tariff talks
Indexes had extended losses on Wednesday after US Fed chair Jerome Powell warned Trump’s trade policies risked pushing inflation.
17 Apr 2025 - 11:27PM
European Union
ECB cuts interest rates for 7th time in a row amid global trade tension
The cut was widely expected by analysts given the sudden shadow cast by Trump’s April 2 announcement of unexpectedly high tariffs.
18 Apr 2025 - 1:06AM
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Donald Trump
Trump slams US Fed chair Powell, urges ‘termination’ for slowness
It was not immediately clear if Trump was referring to the scheduled end of Powell’s term, or if Trump was seeking to remove Powell as chair.
18 Apr 2025 - 1:31AM
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Banking & finance
US Treasury market sees historic yield curve steepening amid Trump’s trade war
Investors demanding higher yield to own 30-year Treasuries over two-year maturities has increased for nine straight weeks.
14 Apr 2025 - 12:43PM
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Singapore
Singapore braces for US-China trade war fallout with growth outlook downgrade
Is zero growth on the horizon? Singapore now fears its trade-reliant economy might flatline amid US tariffs and the trade war.
14 Apr 2025 - 12:07PM
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Hong Kong economy
Weaker yuan boon for Hong Kong shoppers but bane of retail sector: analysts
Beijing’s stimulus roll-out may also trigger more mainland consumption at the expense of Hong Kong’s retail, dining scene.
13 Apr 2025 - 4:13PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Argentina seals US$20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
The IMF will first disburse US$12 billion, with another US$2 billion by June, as Argentina’s central bank set to undo fixed currency peg.
12 Apr 2025 - 4:28PM
Malaysia
Malaysia faces US tariffs from position of strength, central bank says
Forget rate cuts, Bank Negara Malaysia insists the country’s economic fundamentals can withstand Trump’s tariff onslaught.
9 Apr 2025 - 11:34AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong better prepared with Beijing backing for uphill battle ahead
China has many levers at its disposal to support both its and Hong Kong’s stock markets during Donald Trump’s senseless trade war.
9 Apr 2025 - 8:15AM
Banking & finance
China’s central bank plans to name money launderers to curb financial crimes
The People’s Bank of China has added a column to its website listing entities at high risk for money laundering in advance of an international review.
7 Apr 2025 - 6:19PM
Yuan
China opts for stability over devaluation as tariff tremors give yuan a jolt
The yuan’s midpoint rate was set to a four-month low, but did not overshoot the 7.2 benchmark, suggesting devaluation not yet on the agenda.
7 Apr 2025 - 1:21PM
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US-China trade war
China’s ‘national team’ intervenes to stabilise markets after Beijing’s pledge of support
The move comes after Communist Party newspaper suggested Beijing has policy tools ready to counter the fallout from a US trade war.
7 Apr 2025 - 5:10PM
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US-China relations
US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China
Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.
5 Apr 2025 - 5:18AM
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Singapore
Ahead of Trump’s tariffs, most MNCs in Singapore worry about slowdown: survey
The survey by AmChamSG, conducted before Trump’s 10 per cent universal tariff move, reveals fears over rising costs and supply disruptions.
7 Apr 2025 - 1:33PM
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s ‘remittance warriors’ deliver record US$3 billion boost
The surge in money being sent home by overseas workers is a vote of confidence in Muhammad Yunus’ transitional government, observers say.
1 Apr 2025 - 8:01AM
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China's economic recovery
China’s capital outflow pressure may continue for now, top economists warn
Article on social media suggests US policy, low consumer sentiment will continue to motivate capital flight, though movement is likely to be slower.
31 Mar 2025 - 3:00PM
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