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Goldman, Nomura see Thailand embarking on rate-hike cycle

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set to raise rates from August to quell persistently high inflation, according to analysts, ending a three-year long easy monetary policy stance to shield the Covid-19 pandemic-hit economy.

Bangkok Post

ASX falls ahead of RBA meeting, global stock markets slide, Rio Tinto sued over Queensland refinery

Australian shares fall ahead of the RBA meeting on Tuesday, pulled down by a slide in global equities as US jobs data signals the Federal Reserve will likely continue raising interest rates to ease inflation.

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4 Buy-Rated Stocks with Massive Dividends

As the better than expected jobs report is unlikely to give the Federal Reserve reason to pause its aggressive monetary policy tightening, and thus the economy could witness a slowdown, we think it could be wise to scoop up shares of high-dividend companies ZIM Integrated (ZIM), Western Midstream (WES), Stellantis…

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Investors urged to be wary of digital assets

A local cryptocurrency industry leader recommends suspending investment in digital assets as he expects the global market to face intense volatility in the near term from rate hikes and monetary policy tightening.

Bangkok Post

Zombie firms face slow death in US as era of easy credit ends

They are creations of easy credit, beneficiaries of central bank largesse. And now that the era of unconventional monetary policy is over, they’re facing a challenge like never before.

Tribune News Service

Reserve Bank takes on fuel prices in readiness for a climate change remit

The central bank is looking to balance its obligation to manage inflation with the necessary costs of cutting emissions, in consultation on its remit.

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Open letter: the RBA review needs to be completely independent of government

This is the text of an open letter from 12 leading economists, sent on Sunday:

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Shares rise on relief over Fed stance

Recap: Global shares rose yesterday, heading for a gain on the week, after minutes from the last Fed meeting suggested the US central bank may get less aggressive on monetary policy tightening.

Bangkok Post

Interest rate set to rise, but uncertain recovery clouds timing - BoT

Thailand's policy interest rate will have to rise but the timing will hinge on the monetary policy committee's view with the economy growing below its potential and the recovery facing uncertainty, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) board chairman said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Global economy faces 'biggest test since the Second World War', expert warns

Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund, said food and energy prices are squeezing households around the world - and central banks are tightening monetary policy to rein in inflation

Daily Mirror

Bank of England not to blame for soaring inflation, says governor

Andrew Bailey defends response to Covid pandemic and indicates Bank will not take aggressive approach to raising interest rates

The Guardian - UK

The Federal Reserve policy you’ve never heard of could have the biggest effect on your wallet

The Federal Reserve made headlines at its May meeting when it raised interest rates by the single biggest hike since 2000, but another lesser-known decision — albeit a substantially more complex one — could have an even greater influence over how much you pay to borrow money.

Tribune News Service

Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks

Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to be taking contrasting approaches to monetary policy and the risks of rising prices, which drew warnings at this week's Group of Seven gathering in Germany.

Reuters

Chief BoE economist: we’ll squeeze economy more to tame inflation

Bank of England’s Huw Pill warns ‘further work needs to be done’ after recent base rate rises

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Evening Standard

New warning as interest rates may rise further

Deputy prime minister Dominic Raab says support is already in place

Birmingham Post

Interest rates might have to rise further to tackle soaring inflation says Bank of England chief economist

Welshman Huw Pill was speaking at an ACCA Wales event in Cardiff

The Hindu

On inflation, the government and the RBI are walking a tight rope

Fiscal and monetary policy coordination is crucial to sustain the economic recovery

Bangkok Post

Shift in economic structure urged

Thailand's economic recovery is relatively slower than that of its Asean peers because the domestic economic structure in the country is reliant on conventional industries.

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What To Watch For In Microsoft Stock As Fed's Monetary Policy Spooks Investors

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) spiked up about 1% higher on Thursday morning after a bearish day on Wednesday saw the tech giant slide almost 5%. Stocks in the broader technology sector have been hammered over recent weeks, leading the S&P 500 down over 15% since March 29.

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 slide as recession fears weigh on markets – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as European stocks drop after Wall Street’s worst day since 2020

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Why we don’t have to balance the books

In today’s newsletter: As inflation hits a 40-year high of 9%, Archie Bland explores the causes of the crisis, and the potential solutions left out of the debate

The Hindu

The repo rate in India

How does the repo rate work? How does it affect the country’s inflation and what are the factors that influence its efficacy?

Wales Online

Warning over 'apocalyptic' food prices and 'income shock' from energy costs

The Governor of the Bank of England said he felt 'helpless'

The Independent UK

Bank of England chief warns over ‘apocalyptic’ food price rises

Governor Andrew Bailey said he felt helpless as he defended the Bank’s monetary policy despite soaring inflation.

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Buy These 3 Battered Stocks Before They Rebound

Worries over the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy tightening have driven an intense sell-off in the stock market of late. As a result, many quality stocks have fallen into oversold territory. Given this backdrop, we think it could be wise to scoop up the beaten-down stocks of fundamentally sound companies…

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