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Philippine central bank cuts banks' reserve requirements, effective from late March
The Philippine central bank on Friday said it was reducing the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks by 200 basis points from late March.
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BOJ isn't fretting much about rising bond yields - for now
Investors in Japan's government bond market are getting a glimpse of life without heavy intervention by the Bank of Japan, which is showing little sign of reverting to a hands-on a...
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Australia's central bank cautious on rate cuts, all depends on data
Australia's central bank is cautious about cutting rates further given cost pressures in a hot labour market, but it will respond if inflation slows more quickly than expected, sen...
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BOJ ready to increase bond buying if yields jump, says governor Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank stands ready to increase government bond buying if long-term interest rates rise sharply.
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Bank of Korea to cut rates by 25 bps on February 25 amid growth worries: Reuters poll
The Bank of Korea (BOK) will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Tuesday, offering support to an economy which barely grew last quarter, according to economists polled ...
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Fed should hold policy rate steady for 'some time,' Kugler says
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Thursday said she believes the U.S. central bank should leave its target for short-term borrowing costs in its current 4.25%-4.50% range,...
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Nippon Life increases foreign bond buying on Trump impact
Japan's largest private life insurer, Nippon Life Insurance (NPNLI.UL), has bought more foreign bonds since October and may keep buying them this year, given the impact of U.S. Pre...
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BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3
The Bank of Japan will hike interest rates only once more this year, most likely during the third quarter to 0.75%, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll publishe...
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged as expected in Feb
Authorities are going slow with monetary stimulus as they prioritise financial and currency stability.
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Fed's Jefferson says Fed can take time on next interest rate decision
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank has time to weigh its next monetary policy move, citing a robust economy and still above targ...
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Top ECB policymakers outline opposing policy arguments
The European Central Bank's top policymakers outlined the contours of a looming policy debate on Wednesday, taking opposing views on inflation risks and on how much the bank is sti...
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Bank Indonesia pauses easing cycle, but says more cuts to come
Indonesia's central bank kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, emphasizing its focus on stabilising the rupiah currency amid global uncertainties, but said further easing to pro...
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In balancing risks and rewards, China set to leave lending rates unchanged in Feb
China is expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Thursday, a Reuters poll showed, as authorities walk a fine line between prioritising financial stability and pr...
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BOJ must keep raising rates gradually, says board member Takata
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday the central bank must continue to raise interest rates gradually to avoid upside price risks from materialising.
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BoE's Bailey hopes for less bond market volatility driven by US tariffs
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he wanted to see less volatility in medium and longer-dated bond yields that have been driven up by speculation about the tra...
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Ukraine's bonds face largest daily loss in months as ceasefire optimism fades
Ukraine's dollar bonds were on track for their biggest one-day decline in months, shaving away gains from the recent rally that has been driven by hopes for a ceasefire.
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ECB rate cuts should factor in balance sheet runoff, Cipollone says
European Central Bank interest rate cuts should compensate for the tightening impact of the bank's balance sheet runoff, board member Piero Cipollone said on Tuesday, hinting that ...
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Indian banks' infra bond funding to turn expensive as investors demand higher returns
Fundraising through infrastructure bonds is set to become more expensive for Indian lenders that have used them to raise record funds as investors demand higher returns amid increa...
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