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Extra half billion dollars in fuel cuts could have gone to critical health shortages

Unspent Covid funds that could have brought critical medical staff into the country will instead provide a continued discount for the use of the roads, and have no real impact on inflation.

Newsroom.co.nz

UK interest rates could top 2% in next year, says Bank of England’s Saunders

Monetary policy committee member says Bank must act to prevent high inflation becoming embedded

The Guardian - UK

Homeowners warned interest rates could soar over 2 per cent

Millions of homeowners have been put on notice of a higher than expected rise in interest rates over the next year as one of the Bank of England’s rate setters said they may have to be lifted to 2 per cent or higher to tame soaring inflation.

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Interest rates could hit 2% or higher in the next year, says Bank policymaker

Outgoing Monetary Policy Committee member Michael Saunders said increases ‘still have some way to go’ in order to get inflation under control.

The Independent UK

Short-term outlook remains volatile, but stay the course

2022 has so far felt like a perfect storm for the global economy and financial markets. Changing monetary policy, decades-high inflation, the war in Ukraine and supply-chain disruptions, to name a few, have taken a toll on investor sentiment.

Bangkok Post

Key rate likely to rise next month

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is highly likely to raise its key policy rate at its August meeting, a senior director said on Thursday, as other central banks moved to tighten their monetary policy.

Bangkok Post

Singapore, Philippines tighten monetary policy on inflation fears

Moves come after interest rate hikes by South Korea and New Zealand a day earlier.

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BoT can't afford to hold interest rates

Like all countries in the world, the Bank of Thailand (and Monetary Policy Committee, or MPC) believes they can run monetary policy independently based on local economic conditions.

Bangkok Post

Asian stocks at lowest in 2 years, euro near par with dollar

HONG KONG: Asian shares fell on Tuesday, weighed down by the prospect of further monetary policy tightening by central banks, China's renewed Covid outbreak and Europe’s energy shortage, which also left the euro a whisker from parity with the safe haven dollar.

Bangkok Post

3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Rest of 2022

The growing concerns over a potential recession due to tighter monetary policy to tame the high inflation have kept the stock market under immense pressure lately. Given this volatile backdrop, we think it could be wise to buy and hold high-yield dividend stocks Suncor Energy Inc. (SU), MetLife, Inc. (MET),…

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Shinzo Abe obituary

Japanese politician who as prime minister had sought to stimulate the economy through the radical monetary policy of Abenomics

The Guardian - UK

Turkish Inflation Seen Above 78% in June, Just Below 70% at End-2022

Turkey's inflation is expected to rise above 78% in June and it was seen declining to just below 70% by end-2022, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, as pricing behavior deteriorates across the board due to a weak currency and a loose monetary policy. Inflation has surged since last autumn,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Political Pulse / Price stability a long-unsolved conundrum for Japan

"Irrational exuberance" is a phrase widely used to warn about the risks of a bubble-like stock market.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

BoT predicts global recession evaded

The Bank of Thailand estimates the global economy will slow down next year, but not dip into recession amid attempts by central banks worldwide to contain higher inflation rates.

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Benzinga

The Fed to Pivot as Early as Q3 22?

Past Fed Chair Paul Volker has been invoked in countless discussions surrounding monetary policy these days. Many are wondering if current Chair Jerome Powell will have the resolve to exact the Volcker-style rate hikes necessary to combat inflation. Macroeconomic expert Luke Gromen believes that this is more about math than…

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5 High-Flying Stocks With More Fuel In The Tank

Amid current market volatility, primarily driven by concerns about the increasing inflation and the Fed’s hawkish monetary policy, we believe it may be prudent to invest in stocks that have witnessed solid momentum and are projected to sustain it for some time. Therefore, fundamentally sound stocks Bank7 (BSVN), Consolidated Water…

Benzinga

Jerome Powell Says The Fed Underestimated Inflation: Here's Where The Central Bank Went Wrong

The Federal Reserve has taken some heat for moving too slow to cool inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell looked back on what went wrong Thursday during the second day of a congressionally mandated semiannual report on monetary policy.

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4 ‘Strong Buy’ Manufacturing Stocks To Add To Your Portfolio

Although manufacturing output weakened last month in the face of the Fed’s tightening monetary policy, the industry’s long-term prospects look bright, given the lucrative government funding and technological advancements. Thus, quality manufacturing stocks Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Core Molding Technologies (CMT), Hillenbrand (HI), and Mueller Industries (MLI), which are rated…

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Stock Market Mixed As Powell Testifies To Congress; Oil Stocks Resume Slide

The stock market was mixed Wednesday as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell defended the Fed's monetary policy before Congress.

Benzinga

Jerome Powell Tells Congress The Fed Is 'Moving Expeditiously' To Fight Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell rehashed the central bank's desire to cool down inflation on Wednesday as part of a congressionally mandated semiannual report on monetary policy.

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Reverses Higher As Powell Testifies; This Growth Index Plunges 3.6%

Stock market indexes reversed higher after opening lower Wednesday, as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made a report on monetary policy to Congress.

Benzinga

Powell Testimony And Other Macro Issues For Wednesday

The MBA's index of mortgage application activity for the latest week is scheduled for release at 7:00 a.m. ET. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin is set to speak at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell will testify before Congress on monetary policy at 9:30…

Bangkok Post

KTAM sees Chinese funds as overlooked for H2

Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) recommends investing in the Chinese stock and fund markets in the second half of this year, expecting the country's recovering exports and the government's accommodative monetary policy to help boost the economy.

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3 Discounted Growth Stocks to Buy After The Crash

The stock market has been on a wild swing amid rising concerns over the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening to fight the multi-decade high inflation. However, growth stocks QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL), Veritiv Corporation (VRTV), and Valhi, Inc. (VHI) are well-positioned to rebound soon, as they are currently trading at discounts…

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ASX falls after biggest weekly loss since 2020 on interest rate, energy stocks offset gains in banks

Australian shares have struggled for momentum on Monday after falling to their worst week in more than two years as energy and mining stocks countered gains in banks.

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