BNM may raise rates if growth holds, oil fuels inflation — MARC
KUALA LUMPUR (July 20): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) could eventually consider reversing last year’s interest rate cut if…
Tensions spur ultra-rich to diversify across Asia
Investor jitters over Gulf tensions are prompting wealthy families and founders to consider shifting capital to rival financial…
Inflation expected to hit a two-year high
Inflation is set to hit its highest level in two years, driven by the spike in fuel prices…
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th consecutive month in July
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:42 AM [SHANGHAI] China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th…
US import prices up 7.1% in June, highest annual gain since August 2022
As global crude prices climb and import bills swell across countries, the US has a different story to…
China new home price slump eases in sign market stabilising
China’s new home prices fell at a slower pace in June, fueling hopes that the battered real estate…
Australia, New Zealand dollars wobble on war jitters, Kiwi inflation data in focus
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 10:47 AM [SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled to steady…
Third round of July Social Security payments goes out in three days
The third round of July Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in…
Bangkok Post – Policy continuity essential to EEC success
Hotels and condominiums in Pattaya in Chon Buri, one of three provinces home to the EEC. File photo…
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th consecutive month in Jul
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:42 AM [SHANGHAI] China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th…
‘Fuel prices remain a wild card’ – CPI inflation tipped to top 4%
Other economists are picking 1.5% for the quarter and an annual rate of 4.1%. Regardless, the significant concern…
India plans rules to boost car fuel economy to curb oil imports
NEW DELHI: India is proposing rules to improve fuel efficiency of passenger vehicles as it seeks to curb…