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Japan
BOJ should prioritise achieving price stability, deputy governor says
Shinichi Uchida said the bank should make clear it is not monetising government debt by ensuring that fiscal considerations do not take precedence.
7 Jun 2025 - 10:17PM
China economy
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Why China needs bold fiscal expansion to hit 5% growth target
3 Jun 2025 - 6:31PM
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US-China trade war
Will US dollar doubts, risk of ‘triple whammy’ give rise to yuan’s renaissance?
27 May 2025 - 11:00PM
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China economy
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Beijing should push for more yuan global influence as faith in US dollar falters
Amid erratic US trade policies, Asian governments are looking for alternatives for reserves, payments and settlements, giving the yuan an opening.
27 May 2025 - 7:00AM
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US-China trade war
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Money talks and Trump should pay attention to Asia’s bond markets
Asia’s local currency bond markets are worth US$25 trillion. The belief that the world can’t do without US capital markets is misplaced.
24 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Banking & finance
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For central bankers, gold’s safe-haven status has never looked better
Those considering other currencies or methods of payment as alternatives to the US dollar are simply looking in the wrong place.
23 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Banking & finance
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What Asian currency rallies mean for the region’s property markets
While currency appreciation may provide relief for property investors, economies reliant on trade and tourism should proceed with caution.
19 May 2025 - 5:34PM
Yuan
China’s yuan can rival US dollar as go-to currency if more accessible: economist
‘US exceptionalism is over – the beginning of the end,’ Singapore-based economist warns while weighing in on how China can internationalise its currency.
19 May 2025 - 8:00AM
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United States
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Mar-a-Lago Accord a high-stakes gamble on world’s trust in US dollar
A scheme to devalue the dollar proposed by one of the US president’s economic advisers should alarm both Americans and the wider world.
13 May 2025 - 7:30PM
Singapore
Is the Singapore dollar’s stellar run about to end?
The city state’s currency is up about 5 per cent versus the US dollar this year. But headwinds appear to be picking up.
12 May 2025 - 10:02AM
United States
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Either way, Trump’s push for a global monetary reset will be painful
There will be pain, either shared by all voluntarily through peaceful negotiation or imposed on all through force. Take your pick.
9 May 2025 - 5:24PM
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Banking & finance
Macroscope
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Is the ‘Trump shock’ the end of dollar hegemony?
A bear market for the US dollar is overdue but that doesn’t mean the dominant reserve currency should – or could – be replaced any time soon.
1 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Macroscope
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A world economy on the brink could use some win-win cooperation
With a global financial crisis looming, governments are left with few options beyond bracing for what’s to come and working together.
26 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
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Banking & finance
Opinion
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Trump wants a great monetary reset. Where can the world hide?
As the US tries to reset the dollar-dominated monetary order, those seeking safety should consider a historical alternative to the dollar.
25 Apr 2025 - 10:30PM
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Banking & finance
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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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Yuan
Yuan trade settlements on rise amid ‘soaring volatility’ in US Treasury market
Washington’s policies seen opening door to greater yuan internationalisation, undermining but not removing US dollar’s dominance in global trade.
22 Apr 2025 - 12:13AM
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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
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World is ready to cut US dollar down to size – but not too quickly
The US dollar is too central to the global financial system for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord to find traction outside the US. But the search is on for alternatives.
29 Mar 2025 - 5:31PM
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Hong Kong banks keep their prime rates steady after HKMA, Fed hold fire
The Fed is seen cutting rates again by midyear, while Hong Kong banks may lower their prime rates by 0.125 percentage points.
20 Mar 2025 - 6:11PM
China trade
Economists slam Trump’s currency claims, explain why Beijing wants yuan stable
Calling US president’s currency-depreciation allegations ‘ungrounded’, analysts say Beijing does not want to see the yuan weaken too much.
4 Mar 2025 - 10:31PM
Banking & finance
Macroscope
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Why dangerous debt dynamics aren’t catching up with economic policy
As stock markets play a disproportionately large role in influencing the fortunes of economies, a correction could be on the horizon.
1 Mar 2025 - 4:30PM
Banking & finance
Macroscope
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Why Asian central banks are starting to decouple from the Fed
Eager to boost domestic demand and more able to preserve financial stability, the region’s policymakers are embracing greater monetary independence.
20 Feb 2025 - 4:30PM
Diplomacy
Macroscope
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Trump’s ‘big stick diplomacy’ won’t go far in today’s world system
Conflicting monetary goals and budget constraints will undermine the administration’s ability to exert influence from a position of strength.
15 Feb 2025 - 4:30PM
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Banking & finance
Opinion
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Will Trump’s AI and energy goals burst the US credit bubble?
US policies regarding fossil fuels and technology are reshaping monetary norms as the country seeks to benchmark itself against China.
15 Feb 2025 - 10:51PM
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Banking & finance
Dollar strength more worrying to Asian stocks than China tariffs: Hang Seng Bank
Prospects for Asian equities remain positive due to China’s stimulus measures and strong Asean trade links, Hang Seng Bank official says.
3 Feb 2025 - 7:22PM
Singapore
Singapore’s president cites global ‘mistakes’ as inflation worries Davos
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a veteran economist and ex-finance minister, said that inflation would be lower if not for 15 years of mistakes.
2 Feb 2025 - 8:45AM
Interest rates
Hong Kong holds fire on monetary policy, keeping base rate at 4.75%
HSBC and other major banks will only announce their interest-rate decisions on Monday, the first working day of the Lunar New Year.
30 Jan 2025 - 11:46AM
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