China’s inflation pressures have yet to be contained by four interest-rate increases since September, underscoring the danger of any extended policy pause as bad weather threatens to further drive up food costs.
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Russia’s central bank unexpectedly raised its overnight deposit rate, signaling it may refrain from tightening monetary policy again as price pressures ebb and the economic recovery remains shaky.
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Indonesia’s central bank will probably keep interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting to support the economy, allowing gains in the rupiah to reduce inflationary pressures.
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Northeastern Australia’s worst floods in half a century are likely to slow the nation’s economy and prompt the central bank to refrain from raising interest rates as inundated coal mines reduce export income.
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China’s pause in adding to October’s interest-rate increase may reflect the difficulty in reaching consensus as the State Council consults with government agencies, according to Deutsche Bank AG economist Ma Jun.
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China’s pause in adding to October’s interest-rate increase may reflect the difficulty in reaching consensus as the State Council consults with government agencies, according to Deutsche Bank AG economist Ma Jun.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged tomorrow as previous increases slow the economy and reduce the risk of faster inflation.
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