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Morgan Stanley pushes BoE rate cut call to March from February after inflation data
Jan 22 - Morgan Stanley expects the Bank of England to deliver its next interest rate cut in March, scrapping its forecast for a 25-basis-point February cut, after data showed British inflation rose more than expected in December.Following the 25-bps March cut, it expects the central bank to cut 25 ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Malaysia's central bank holds key rate amid upbeat growth, inflation outlook
BNM holds overnight policy rate at 2.75% Economic growth to continue in 2026, cbank says Inflation to remain moderate Most analysts see no rate changes this year By Danial Azhar and Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate MYINTR...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Malaysia's central bank holds key rate at 2.75%, as expected
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate MYINTR=ECI unchanged at its first policy review of the year on Thursday, as expected by economists, amid steady economic growth and modest inflation. Bank Negara Malaysia kept its overnight policy rate (OPR...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Indian startups call for tax certainty after court ruling spooks investors
By Vibhuti Sharma and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A group representing 60 Indian startups has urged Delhi to clarify it would not use a landmark Supreme Court decision on tax evasion to scrutinise old investments, revealing growing concern over a case that has spooked global invest...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
BREAKINGVIEWS-US midterm elections are ripe for AI backlash
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The Trump administration’s embrace of artificial intelligence will face an affordability challenge in 2026. Ordinarily, an incumbent political party presiding over 2% real annual economic growth would enjoy strong approval. But the AI ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
FACTBOX-Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast to $5,400/oz
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5,400 per ounce from $4,900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification into gold.Spot gold XAU= climbed to a peak of $4,887.82 per ounce on Wednesday. The safe‑haven metal h...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Small but rising opposition party warns BOJ raising rates too rapidly
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may be raising interest rates too rapidly, which could hurt the economy, the head of a small but rising opposition party said, as the country gears up for a general election next month. Sohei Kamiya said his Sanseito party's biggest priority was to rev...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
South Korea economy unexpectedly contracts in Q4, but AI boom brightens outlook
Q4 GDP -0.3% q/q, versus +0.1% forecastContraction due to unfavourable base effects, weak investmentsEconomic growth seen stronger in 2026 on AI boom Central bank signals end to easing cycle By Jihoon Lee and Cynthia Kim SEOUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy unexpectedly shrank in t...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Japan's exports up for fourth straight month, US dip clouds outlook
December exports +5.1% yr/yr vs Reuters poll forecast +6.1%Imports rise 5.3% yr/yr vs forecast +3.6%US-bound shipments down 11.1% yr/yr after sharp reboundTemporary boost from lowered US tariffs over, analyst says By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a fourth ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
WRAPUP 14-Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached
Trump changes tune on Danish territoryUS president has history of making threats, backing downWashington says deal in sight over GreenlandNATO Sec-Gen Rutte says Greenland sovereignty not discussed with TrumpRutte says Trump focused on Arctic securityBy Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt DAVOS, S...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Curbs on Wall Street landlords could stoke house prices, say investors
Trump's order aims to reduce Wall Street competition in housing marketInvestors warn measures may boost demand without addressing supply issuesWall Street landlords own 3% of single-family rentals, face potential curbsBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump&...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
