Central and multilateral development bankers at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) have urged greater international cooperation amid growing expectations of a soft economic landing, but struck a cautionary note about …
Yet, since the start of this year, doubts have crept in about the Fed’s ability and willingness to loosen policy significantly. The uncertainty stems from deeper concerns about a costly …
The brisk recovery has been a boon to Japan’s hotel investment market. Although hotels only account for 6 per cent of Asia’s commercial property transaction volumes, they comprised 15 per …
Yet, it is the performance of emerging-market equities that is more striking. The MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index, which monitors stocks in developing economies other than China, surged 17 …
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors bet that perhaps the Federal Reserve wouldn’t cut rates as aggressively as hoped for this year. The 10-year Treasury yield was last …
Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame is questioning the level of bullishness on Wall Street — even with the market’s tepid start to the year. From enthusiasm surrounding …
It’s been a long time since economic data in Canada showed very much promise. The last 18 months have been defined by a cost of living crisis and a slowing …
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Friday as investor attention remained focused on the path ahead for the economy and monetary policy. At 4:11 a.m. ET, the yield on the …
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors weighed the path ahead for the economy and financial markets as the new year nears. At 4:07 a.m. ET, the yield …
The outlook for Hong Kong remains uncertain due to a lack of consensus over the two big determinants of the performance of the city’s economy and asset prices: mainland China’s …