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How Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs may disrupt global markets

Invezz 01 Apr 2025
However, Europe and Asia are not sitting back with their hands tied ... Europe and Asia have been positioning themselves in response. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has privately warned EU leaders to prepare for a worst-case scenario.
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Philippines to buck emerging markets' weak growth outlook—Capital Economics

Manila Bulletin 30 Mar 2025
"We expect growth to remain relatively strong in 2025, helped by policy loosening from the central bank," Capital Economics senior Asia economist Gareth Leather and assistant economist Joe Maher said in a separate March 27 report.
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Fatemi buoyed by ‘very good response’ of US officials

The News International 29 Mar 2025
He also met with Ranking Member Congressman Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on South and Central Asia, Congressman Bill Huizeng of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Jim Banks.
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Decoding Asia FX Turmoil: Japanese Yen’s Powerful Surge Amidst Aussie Dollar’s Rate-Hold Slump

Bitcoin World 28 Mar 2025
Specifically, we’re looking at the contrasting fortunes of the Japanese Yen and the Australian Dollar, driven by key economic indicators and central bank expectations.
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Decoding Asia FX: Yen Surges on Tokyo CPI Triumph, Aussie Dollar Tumbles on RBA Rate Pause

Bitcoin World 28 Mar 2025
Overall Asia FX Mixed Economic Signals, Divergent Central Bank Policies Cautious Increased volatility and uncertainty in traditional markets can sometimes drive interest towards alternative assets like cryptocurrencies ... Track Central Bank Policies.
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World Bank backs Azerbaijan renewable energy push with $173.5 million loan

Xinhua 28 Mar 2025
The initiative is part of the World Bank's broader Europe and Central Asia Renewable Energy Scale-up (ECARES) program, which promotes investment and regulatory solutions in the sector ... Asia & ...
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GCC banks drive momentum and transformation with strong growth

The Peninsula 28 Mar 2025
Omar Mahmood (pictured), Head of Financial Services for KPMG in the Middle East, South Asia, Caucasus and Central Asia, and Partner at KPMG in Qatar, commented, “The GCC banking sector remains a ...
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Pakistan-US counterterrorism dialogue to be held in June

Dawn 28 Mar 2025
He also met Ranking Member Congressman Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on South and Central Asia, Congressman Bill Huizeng of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Jim Banks.
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Cypriot MP addresses protection for whistleblowers at EU anti-corruption forum

CyprusMail 28 Mar 2025
The Cypriot MP said small states faced extra challenges to maintain anonymity and protect whistleblowers ... On the sidelines of the OECD event, Charalambides met with World Bank Governance Practice Manager for Europe and Central Asia Roby Senderowitsch.
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Crypto and stocks tank, Gold surges toward record ATH amid Trump’s auto tariffs

Cryptopolitan 27 Mar 2025
Goldman Sachs also raised its gold price forecast for the end of 2025, increasing its target from $3,100 to $3,300 per ounce due to stronger-than-expected exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and sustained central bank demand.
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Qatar banks lead GCC region with lowest cost-to-income, highest coverage ratios: KPMG

Gulf-Times 26 Mar 2025
... Central Asia, and partner at KPMG in Qatar, commented, 'The GCC banking sector remains a pillar of economic stability and growth, demonstrating resilience in the face of macroeconomic uncertainties.
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Analysis: Govt scrambles to sustain the market as JCI plunges to alarming low

The Jakarta Post 24 Mar 2025
Foreign investors sold off shares in three major banks. PT Bank Central Asia (BBCA) with a net sell of Rp 1.52 trillion, PT Bank Mandiri (BMRI) with Rp 632.69 billion and PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI) with Rp 353.78 billion.
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Global South contributing to more equitable, inclusive int'l financial order

People Daily 22 Mar 2025
... renewable energy and agricultural technology to improve their readiness," said David Sumual, chief economist of Indonesia's Bank Central Asia, who called for enhanced South-South cooperation.
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Economic Watch: Global South contributing to more equitable, inclusive int'l financial order

China.dot.org 21 Mar 2025
... renewable energy and agricultural technology to improve their readiness," said David Sumual, chief economist of Indonesia's Bank Central Asia, who called for enhanced South-South cooperation.
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