VIR hosting talk show on the stock market stability and sustainability
April 04, 2024 | 10:22
VIR hosted a talk show on April 4 about the stock market's prospects in 2024.
US Fed's favored inflation gauge falls, but price pressures remain
March 01, 2024 | 15:19
The US central bank's favored measure of inflation edged lower on an annual basis in January, government data showed Thursday, but a metric stripping out volatile food and energy prices jumped month-over-month.
Inflation control under pressure from all directions
January 23, 2024 | 14:24
A rebound in domestic consumption and electricity price hikes may put the government’s efforts to control inflation under pressure this year, in addition to salary increases.
Inflation putting pressure on myriad of sectors
December 04, 2023 | 12:25
A rise in prices of medical and education services, as well as expansion in domestic consumption, contributed largely to the consumer price index in November.
Uncertainty must be taken into account in promoting growth
October 10, 2023 | 09:16
The global economy has seen some positive signs despite numerous risks and challenges that include inflation, financial and monetary instability, high public debt in developing countries, impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and instability in energy and food markets, among other areas.
Exchange rate pressure to soothe by end of 2023: expert
August 28, 2023 | 06:56
Pressure on exchange rates looks to ease up in the final months of the year.
Variables still at play in global monetary policy
August 11, 2023 | 10:13
Le Xuan Nghia, director of the BDI and member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, scrutinises the development prospects for 2023.
Thailand’s inflation lowest in ASEAN
August 08, 2023 | 16:34
Thailand’s inflation rate is the lowest among the seven ASEAN countries which have already announced their rates, with inflation for the whole year expected to range between 1per cent and 2per cent, according to Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director of the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office.
ECB opens door to pause in rate hiking campaign
July 28, 2023 | 17:47
The European Central Bank lifted a key interest rate to its highest level since early 2001 on Thursday as it fights stubborn inflation but opened the door to pausing its aggressive rate hiking campaign.
Stability for rest of 2023 bodes well for inflation rate
July 11, 2023 | 15:00
A low consumer price index in the first six months of the year is expected to contribute to controlled inflation amid a continued downtrend in oil prices and slow-paced consumption.
Singapore's core inflation reduces in May
June 26, 2023 | 11:46
Singapore’s consumer prices declined in May due to a fall in food and retail inflation, according to reports released by the country’s Monetary Authority (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on June 23.
Public investment deemed key driver for economic growth and inflation control
June 21, 2023 | 14:00
Rebounds in retail and consumption services and in the disbursement of public investment are expected to put pressure on the country’s efforts to bring inflation under control this year.
An expert's view on interest rate movements
May 22, 2023 | 17:43
A senior economist shared his views on the potential impact of interest rate movements on the banking system and the economy in the coming months.
Firms ponder impact of new electricity hike
May 09, 2023 | 16:00
Vietnam last week raised its average retail electricity price by 3 per cent, in a move that could put upward pressure on inflation.
Inflationary caution still to be heeded for rest of year
May 08, 2023 | 15:00
A rebound in retail and consumption services and a rise in prices of input materials are expected to cause pressure on the country’s efforts to rein in inflation in the coming months.
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