Taiwan central bank raises growth forecast, warns of US trade policy risks
-- Taiwan's central bank has increased its growth forecast for this year, recognizing the significant role that local companies such as chipmaker TSMC are playing in...
Swedish central bank lowers key interest rate, signals caution for 2025
-- The central bank of Sweden, the Riksbank, has decreased its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing it down to 2.50%. This decision, announced...
Norway central bank maintains policy rate, plans for cuts in March 2025
-- Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, confirmed on Thursday that it is maintaining its policy interest rate at a 16-year high of 4.50%. This decision aligns with the...
Factbox-What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office
By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is preparing for possible trade talks with the United States, aiming for increased investments from U.S. companies and higher exports...
Taiwan central bank flags risks to growth from Trump administration policies
By Liang-sa Loh and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised this year's growth forecast for the tech powerhouse island but flagged risks for next year...
Japan economy in 'delicate state', says banking lobby head
By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) - The chair of the Japanese banking lobby echoed Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's cautious view on the Japanese economy on Thursday and said the...
Some Chinese banks raise mortgage rates as profits shrink, reports say
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese banks in several cities have taken the unusual step of raising mortgage rates, Chinese media reported, underscoring concerns over their shrinking...
Fed's hawkish tilt has emerging markets scurrying to save currencies
By Nimesh Vora and Ankur Banerjee MUMBAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Central banks from Brazil to Indonesia scrambled to defend their struggling currencies on Thursday, hours after the...
US futures, Bank of England, Micron's disappointment - what's moving markets
-- Wall Street is seen bouncing Thursday after the previous session's Fed-led rout, with the Bank of England the next central bank in the line to provide policy...
Labour shortages ease in Germany's economy, survey shows
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) - Fewer German companies than in the previous year are struggling to fill vacancies due to labour shortages, the DIHK Chamber of Commerce and...