The disappointing economic backdrop to China’s policy dilemma
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) – China’s central bank cut its interest rates on Monday for the second time this year, but analysts suspect it will …
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BoE’s Pill says central banks best placed to control monetary policy
LONDON – Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Wednesday that central banks are able to take tough decisions on monetary policy, in …
China central bank says it will step up policy implementation, keep liquidity ample
BEIJING – China’s central bank said on Wednesday it will step up the implementation of its prudent monetary policy and keep liquidity reasonably ample. The …
Thai banks urged to freeze rates even if cbank hikes policy rate-Finance Minister
BANGKOK – Thailand’s commercial banks should not rush to raise their interest rates even though the central bank will tighten monetary policy, the finance minister …
‘Orwellian’: School District Encourages Entire Town To Report Violations Of ‘Anti-Racism’ Policy
‘Orwellian’: School District Encourages Entire Town To Report Violations Of ‘Anti-Racism’ Policy Reagan Reese on August 8, 2022 A Rhode Island school district is encouraging …
First Urology Commits to Changes and Pays to Resolve Justice Department Investigation into Allegations it Violated the ADA with a “Lifting Policy”
Louisville, KY – First Urology, P.S.C., the largest provider of urologic care in the greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area, has agreed to pay $60,000 …
Wells Fargo reinstates diverse slate hiring policy following June pause
(Reuters) – Wells Fargo reinstated a hiring policy that requires recruiters to interview a diverse pool of candidates nearly two months after its suspension in …
ISAAC: Biden’s Head Is In The Clouds On Energy Policy And The American People Are Paying For It
ISAAC: Biden’s Head Is In The Clouds On Energy Policy And The American People Are Paying For It Jason Isaac on July 30, 2022 It’s …
Turkey to forge on with selective loan policy despite backlash -sources
By Nevzat Devranoglu and Orhan Coskun ANKARA – Turkey will stick to policies that allow only net exporters to access cheap lira loans and may …
Republican AGs Sue Biden Admin Over ‘Gender Identity’ Policy That Could Withhold School Lunch Funds
Republican AGs Sue Biden Admin Over ‘Gender Identity’ Policy That Could Withhold School Lunch Funds Reagan Reese on July 27, 2022 Several Republican attorneys general …
More sovereign wealth funds adopt a formal ESG policy – study
By Simon Jessop LONDON – Three quarters of the world’s sovereign wealth funds now have a formal policy on environmental, social and governance investing, yet …
BOJ to keep rates low, any change to policy will be gradual – ex-board member
By Leika Kihara and Divya Chowdhury MUMBAI – The Bank of Japan won’t make any quick or drastic changes to its monetary policy framework and …
Justin Trudeau Is Pursuing The Same Climate Policy That Sparked Mass Protests In Europe
Justin Trudeau Is Pursuing The Same Climate Policy That Sparked Mass Protests In Europe Micaela Burrow on July 25, 2022 Canada is moving forward with …
BOJ new board member says exit from easy policy will become focus if wages rise
TOKYO – The Bank of Japan’s new board member Naoki Tamura said on Monday an exit from the central bank’s ultra-easy monetary policy will become …
China’s Wealthy Elite Are Fleeing The Country Thanks To CCP’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy
China’s Wealthy Elite Are Fleeing The Country Thanks To CCP’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Max Keating on July 23, 2022 Many of China’s wealthiest citizens have increasingly …
Nepal central bank hikes policy rate, warns of pressure on FX reserves
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU -Nepal’s central bank on Friday raised its benchmark policy rate at which it lends to commercial banks to 8.5% from 7%, …
Kazakh central bank seen keeping policy rate at 14%: Reuters Poll
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s central bank appears likely to keep its benchmark interest rate at 14% on Monday as inflationary risks remain elevated, according to analysts …
Thai central bank pledges gradual monetary policy adjustments
BANGKOK – Thailand’s central bank will prevent inflation from rising sharply, but at the same time ensure that any monetary policy adjustments are gradual, Bank …
China’s largest policy bank disbursed $27 billion loans for infrastructure stimulus
BEIJING – China’s largest policy bank said on Friday that it had disbursed 181.5 billion yuan ($27 billion) in loans for urban development projects in …
Colombia central bank board chief defends foreign exchange policy
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA – The board chief of Colombia’s central bank on Thursday defended the monetary policy authority’s decision not to intervene in movements …
Indonesia central bank holds policy rate, will lift longer short-term yields
By Gayatri Suroyo and Fransiska Nangoy JAKARTA – Indonesia’s central bank left its policy interest rate unchanged at a record low on Thursday but said …
Lula advisers draft plans for more aggressive Brazil FX policy
By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA – Economic advisers to Brazil’s leading presidential candidate are drafting plans for a more aggressive foreign exchange policy, …
China to keep real estate financial policy consistent, regulator says
BEIJING – China will keep real estate financial policies consistent and stable, the country’s banking and insurance regulator said on Thursday. An orderly property market …
BOJ raises inflation forecast, keeps policy steady
TOKYO – The Bank of Japan raised its inflation forecast on Thursday, but maintained ultra-low interest rates and warned of risks to the economic outlook …
New Vatican policy orders foreign investment accounts closed
By Philip Pullella (Reuters) – The Vatican on Tuesday issued an overarching investments policy to ensure they are ethical, green, low-risk, and avoid weapons industries …
Vietnam central bank says will stick to monetary policy that supports economic growth
HANOI – Vietnam will stick to a monetary policy that is “supportive for economic growth” while closely monitoring the inflation situation, the State Bank of …
China’s monetary policy has ample room to meet challenges – state media
BEIJING – China’s monetary policy has ample room and sufficient tools, including further cutting banks’ reserve requirements, to cope with new challenges amid a shaky …
Fed’s Bullard says policy rate should be at least 3.75% by end of 2022
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve should target a policy rate in the range of 3.75% to 4% by the end of this year in …
Telfair County man sentenced after admitting he bought life insurance policy on woman without her permission
AUGUSTA, GA: A Telfair County man has been sentenced in federal court after admitting he took out a life insurance policy on a woman without …
Factbox-Wall Street sees gray skies ahead for equities as Fed tightens policy
(Reuters) – With inflation in the United States running at levels not seen in four decades, market participants worry the Federal Reserve will need to …
China seen keeping medium-term policy rate unchanged for a sixth month
SHANGHAI – China’s central bank is widely expected to keep unchanged the borrowing costs on its medium-term policy loans for the sixth consecutive month on …
Bank of Canada rate hikes and policy moves
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada hiked its policy rate to 2.5% on Wednesday from 1.5%, a surprise 100-basis-point move and its largest increase since …
No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says
JERUSALEM – The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States …
Wisconsin School Policy Hiding Students’ Gender Identity From Parents Can Continue, Court Finds
Wisconsin School Policy Hiding Students’ Gender Identity From Parents Can Continue, Court Finds Reagan Reese on July 12, 2022 The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday …
Interest policy will help Nubank lower funding costs, say analysts
SAO PAULO – Nubank Holdings Ltd’s announcement that Brazilian customers’ deposits will not yield interest in the first 30 days was seen by analysts as …
Singapore’s policy quirk lures bank funding rush
By Tom Westbrook and Rae Wee SINGAPORE – Global banks are rushing to sell bonds in Singapore, where unique monetary settings have opened a favourable …
SHEFFIELD: Biden’s Dizzying Energy Policy Is Even Making Climate Warriors Scratch Their Heads
SHEFFIELD: Biden’s Dizzying Energy Policy Is Even Making Climate Warriors Scratch Their Heads Carrie Sheffield on July 10, 2022 You’d think after achieving $5 a …
BOJ’s Kuroda warns of high economic uncertainty, repeats easy policy bias
By Leika Kihara TOKYO -Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday warned of “very high uncertainty” over the economic outlook and stressed anew …
U.S., Canada, Mexico discuss Mexican energy policy, labor issues
OTTAWA/WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY – U.S., Canadian and Mexican authorities discussed concerns over Mexican energy policy and labor issues, representatives from the three countries said on Friday …
U.S. trade chief says she exploring all options to resolve Mexican energy policy concerns
VANCOUVER – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Friday she will continue to raise U.S. concerns with Mexican counterparts about Mexico’s state-centered energy policies …
BOJ may adjust ultra-loose policy before Kuroda’s term ends – ex-central bank exec
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO – The Bank of Japan may adjust its ultra-loose monetary policy before dovish Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s term ends …
WOLF: Biden Could Get The Border Crisis Under Control With One Policy. Why Won’t He Use It?
WOLF: Biden Could Get The Border Crisis Under Control With One Policy. Why Won’t He Use It? Chad Wolf on July 1, 2022 In the …
POLL: Majority Of Latinos Support Key Trump-Era Border Policy
POLL: Majority Of Latinos Support Key Trump-Era Border Policy Jennie Taer on July 1, 2022 A majority of Latinos agree with Title 42, a Trump-era …
SCOTUS Rules Biden Can Scrap Signature Trump-Era Immigration Policy
SCOTUS Rules Biden Can Scrap Signature Trump-Era Immigration Policy Jennie Taer on June 30, 2022 The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Biden administration can …
OPEC+ sticks to oil output policy, avoids debate on September plans
By Maha El Dahan, Alex Lawler and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON -OPEC+ said on Thursday it would stick to its planned oil output hikes in August …
Analysis-Saudi Arabia walks oil policy tightrope between Biden and Putin
By Alex Lawler and Maha El Dahan LONDON/DUBAI – Saudi Arabia’s push for swifter oil production hikes by OPEC+, which were agreed in June, involved …
China’s central bank to step up policy implementation to spur growth
BEIJING – China’s central bank said on Wednesday it will step up the implementation of prudent monetary policy and keep liquidity reasonably ample, in a …
BOJ’s Kuroda vows to keep easy policy as Japan less affected by global inflation
By Leika Kihara TOKYO -The Bank of Japan will maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy as the economy has not been affected much by the global …
China vows timely policy measures to cope with economic risks
BEIJING – China will roll out tools in its policy reserve in a timely way to cope with more economic challenges, as COVID-19 outbreaks and …
ECB shifts back timing of policy decisions, press conferences
FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank has shifted the timing of its policy announcements and press conferences, unveiling its decisions later than in the past …