BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
(Reuters) -The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday but one dissenting board member's proposal to push up borrowing costs showed the central bank remains on...
Investors trim bets again on Bank of England rate cuts in 2025
LONDON (Reuters) - Investors reduced further their bets on how quickly the Bank of England will cut interest rates next year after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled it would move...
China expected to leave lending benchmarks unchanged amid rate risks
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Friday, a Reuters poll showed, as falling yields, shrinking net interest margins...
US Congress has two days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill
By Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson, Andy Sullivan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican...
Analysis-Italy's bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025
By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) - Italy's uncharacteristic political stability is likely to boost its government bonds next year, analysts say, as...
BOJ says unconventional policies cannot replace traditional rate policy
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan said unconventional monetary easing, such as its ultra-easy policy of the past decade, carries potential...
South Korea potential growth rate estimated around 2%, central bank says
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's potential economic growth rate is estimated to have fallen to around 2% and is projected to fall further below 1% by the late 2040s due to a lack...
BOJ keeps rates steady by 8-1 vote, board member Tamura dissents
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday, underscoring policymakers' preference to spend more time scrutinising whether wage hikes will broaden...
Asian stocks dive after Fed flags slower rate cuts, BOJ decision awaited
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks slid, bond yields rose and the dollar was perched near a two-year high on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve cautioned it...
Dollar charges ahead on hawkish Fed outlook, yen awaits BOJ
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar flirted with a two-year peak on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025, while the yen slid to...