IMF cuts global growth outlook for 2026, warns of potential recession if Iran war worsensThe International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth outlook, warning the economy could near recession if the Middle East conflict kee...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
BOJ's hawkish tilt suggests end to super-easy policy approachingA series of hawkish comments by BOJ speakers in recent weeks suggest the bank is preparing markets for an eventual policy change amid growi...
12 Sep, 2023, 08.05 AM IST
China's economic gloom hangs over Japan's long-awaited recoveryThe risks from China will be among key topics of debate at the Bank of Japan's September policy meeting, say five sources familiar with the...
07 Sep, 2023, 07.49 AM IST
BOJ policymaker sees signs of change in Japan's deflationary mindsetWhile recent inflation is driven mostly by higher import costs, the increase in prices prodded many companies to hike pay to compensate emp...
06 Sep, 2023, 08.15 AM IST
BOJ Kuroda shuns near-term chance of exit from easy policyBut Kuroda said wage growth will likely increase gradually due to intensifying labour shortages and structural changes in Japan's job marke...
26 Dec, 2022, 11.27 AM IST
Net zero commitment massively net positive for India, says Jayant SinhaBJP MP and former Union minister Jayant Sinha said net zero commitment by 2070 is "massively net positive for India" as it would prompt the...
17 Nov, 2021, 05.57 PM IST
US Fed to maintain bond buys until ‘substantial’ economy gains seenAt their final meeting of a tumultuous year, policy makers led by Chair Jerome Powell voted to maintain monthly bond purchases of at least ...
17 Dec, 2020, 06.36 AM IST
Asian shares at near 3-year peak; dollar, US yield head southInvestors expect Democrat Joe Biden to beat President Donald Trump and the Republicans to retain control of the Senate, allowing them to bl...
06 Nov, 2020, 08.53 AM IST
View: Rebuilding a sustainable economy post Covid requires a long-term strategy, not just short-term stimulusA defining feature of the current economic crisis is the unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus packages being rolled out by the govern...
29 Aug, 2020, 09.47 AM IST
Gold falls as US-China trade optimism lifts risk sentimentSpot gold fell 0.6% to $1,920.38 per ounce by 10:47 am EDT (1447 GMT). US gold futures dipped 0.5% to $1,929.00.
25 Aug, 2020, 11.13 PM IST
Silver flashes signs similar to ones during GFC, poised to rally again!Currently, silver open interest is below its 2014 lows and near to 2009 lows.
23 May, 2020, 05.15 PM IST
Gold set for best month in 4 years as central banks unleash stimulusUS gold futures rose 1.1 per cent to $1,732.10 per ounce.
30 Apr, 2020, 09.17 PM IST
China stocks drop to 3-week low as investors fret over growth, stimulusThe Shanghai Composite Index and the blue chip CSI300 index both fell over 2 percent in afternoon trade.
25 Apr, 2019, 02.47 PM IST
PBOC rules out ‘strong’ stimulus, says won’t use yuan in trade warThe bank said it will flexibly use a combination of multiple monetary policy tools and further enhance macro-prudential management of the e...
13 Aug, 2018, 10.14 AM IST
- 'Fiscal sustainability' to be big problem: IMF
With many countries piling up massive debts in the wake of the global crisis, the International Monetary Fund has cautioned that "fiscal su...
01 Feb, 2010, 05.13 PM IST
- Double-dip recession likely: Roubini
Nouriel Roubini, the New York University professor who predicted the financial crisis, said the chance of a double-dip recession is increas...
25 Aug, 2009, 01.00 AM IST
- Oil up $2 at above $63 on China stimulus, G20 moves
Oil leapt over $2 to above $63 a barrel on Monday, lifted by hopes that China's massive $600 billion stimulus package and proposals from wo...
10 Nov, 2008, 05.47 AM IST