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Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz expressed confidence in Turkey's economic resilience, asserting that while growth may slow slightly, the country is not at risk of a hard landing. The government remains committed to balancing inflation control with continued economic expansion.
High-yield corporate bonds experienced a sharp increase in spreads, jumping by about 80 basis points to over 370 basis points above risk-free Treasurys, following a weak U.S. jobs report that pushed the unemployment rate to 4.3%, a three-year high. This volatility has left investors navigating significant uncertainty in the bond market.
Recent developments in the US monetary policy suggest that the Federal Reserve is moving closer to reducing interest rates, a shift that could have significant implications for currency values worldwide. Analysts predict that this move will lead to a depreciation of the Singdollar as investors adjust their portfolios in response to the changing interest rate environment.
Pakistan’s central bank has reduced its policy rate by 100 basis points to 19.5%, effective immediately. The move aims to stimulate economic activity while managing inflation.
Japan's small-cap stocks, experiencing a resurgence, may encounter significant challenges as the Bank of Japan signals a potential shift towards raising interest rates. This move could impact investment flows and market dynamics.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index reversed its early gains on Thursday as investors grew cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision. Market participants are closely watching for signals on interest rates and potential changes to the BOJ's asset purchase programmes.
Recent economic data presents a mixed picture for the Federal Reserve. On one hand, the preferred inflation gauge decelerated to 2.9% in December, dropping below 3% for the first time since early 2021. On the other hand, consumer spending remains surprisingly robust, likely benefiting from the downward pressure on inflation.
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