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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.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) predicts that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates due to declining 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.
The yen's weakening is largely attributed to the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) continued commitment to ultra-loose monetary policy, contrasting sharply with the Federal Reserve's stance on maintaining higher interest rates to combat inflation.
Japan’s top currency diplomat affirmed the nation's readiness to intervene in response to erratic currency fluctuations. This statement highlights Japan's commitment to stabilizing its currency amidst global economic uncertainties.
North Korea's parliament voted to abolish all economic cooperation agreements with South Korea amid escalating tensions, following Pyongyang's declaration of Seoul as its main enemy.
The decision to reconsider the Bank of Japan's holdings of risky assets, a key component of its quantitative easing strategy, comes at a crucial juncture. The central bank has been striving to achieve a 2% inflation target, a goal that has proven elusive in the face of economic challenges and global uncertainties.
MAS has chosen to uphold its exchange rate-based monetary policy, announcing today its decision to keep the status quo for the third consecutive meeting.
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.
Tokyo's inflation trends inform the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decisions, helping them assess the broader economy and achieve their inflation targets effectively.
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