Dollar held tight as Fed rate cut bets strengthen
Reuters: The dollar helt tight on Monday as markets took stock of cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as they waited on a key employment report that could …
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Opinion | How Hong Kong’s retail sector can up its game on the road to recovery
In a report published on October 12, Morgan Stanley said it favoured Hong Kong retail landlord stocks over their office peers because of the growing divergence in rents between the …
Opinion | Global debt crisis goes well beyond China’s property sector woes
“Staggering” is the kind of term those attempting to describe the debt problems in China would use. It is strong language coming from a sober institution such as the IIF, …
High interest rates not going away any time soon as global central banks fight to tame inflation, HKMA-BIS conference hears
High interest rates are likely to be around for some time, hampering economic growth, as central banks around the world battle to bring down inflation, a financial conference heard. “The …
Opinion: Why China’s economy will continue to grow
The growth – or lack thereof – of the Chinese economy matters, not only to China but also to the rest of the world. China is now the main trading …
Man alleged to be behind high-interest mortgage scam living large on social media
In his social media videos, Anas Ayyoub has painted a rags-to-riches story in which he says he went from having to “scavenge” for money to provide food for his family …
REMINDER: Interest rate announcement TOMORROW
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will reportedly keep interest rates on hold when it meets on Thursday, 23 November. FOR THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE …
Opinion: Why risk of US debt crisis and a Trump second term should be taken seriously
For believers in a “ soft landing” for the US economy, the good news keeps getting better. The publication of data on inflation on Tuesday showed that price rises slowed …
‘Good’ news for South Africa interest rates expected next week
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is reportedly likely to follow the lead of the US Federal Reserve and keep interest rates on hold when it meets next week. FOR …
Opinion: Why London’s bruised office market is still luring Asian investors
Signs that commercial property remains out of favour with investors are plain to see. The S&P Global Reit Index, a gauge of real estate investment trusts in developed and developing …