The Merlion statue in Singapore, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg via Getty Images Lionel Ng | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s central bank left its policy unchanged on Monday in its first quarterly monetary policy decision of 2024, as expected. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will also maintain its exchange … Read more
FRANKFURT, Germany — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will likely push back Thursday against expectations for quick interest rate cuts even as Europe’s economy sputters and financial markets froth in hopes of cheaper credit that would boost business activity and stock prices. She will likely underline that the bank needs to see more proof … Read more
A man shelters from the rain under an umbrella as he walks past the Euro currency sign in front of the former European Central Bank (ECB) building in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. Kirill Kudryavtsev | Afp | Getty Images The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates at their current record high … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave JERUSALEM — Israel pounded southern Gaza on Thursday, including one attack in Rafah near the Egyptian border that killed at least 16 people, according to reports. The major southern city of Khan Younis saw some of Gaza’s heaviest fighting in weeks, with at least 40 Hamas fighters … Read more
It’s been over a year since Trevor Noah stepped down from his longtime role as host of The Daily Show at Comedy Central. However, the network is finally teasing a new development for the popular show. After Trevor moved on, the late-night show brought on a series of temporary hosts. However, it’s been over a … Read more
FRANKFURT, Germany — Cutting interest rates too soon could threaten Europe’s progress in battling the inflation that has ravaged the economy, the head of the European Central Bank said Wednesday amid widespread speculation that the bank soon will lower rates from record highs. Christine Lagarde, faced with market expectations for rate cuts as soon as … Read more
Central Stags bagged a 15-run win over Auckland Aces in the 25th match of Super Smash 2023-24 at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland. After being tasked to bat first, Central Stags opener Jack Boyle (3) lost his wicket quite early in the innings. Curtis Heaphy (18) also joined the queue a few overs later. … Read more
Robert Holzmann, governor of Austria’s central bank, speaks during an event in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The European Central Bank may defy market expectations and hold off on starting interest rate cuts during the whole of 2024, the institution’s Governing Council member Robert Holzmann said Monday. … Read more
BEIJING — The death toll has risen to 13 in a coal mine accident in central China, state media said Sunday. Three people remain missing after Friday’s accident in the city of Pingdingshan in Henan Province, the official Xinhua News Agency said, citing the owner of the mine. Preliminary investigation indicates the cause was a … Read more
The United Nations’ top court begins hearings Thursday for South Africa’s allegation that Israel’s war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians. Israel strongly denies the claim. Although the case is likely to take years to resolve, South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to order an immediate suspension of Israel’s military offensive … Read more