Analysis-BOJ's fresh take on labour crunch opens door for more rate hikes
The Bank of Japan is increasingly blaming chronic labour shortages, not stagnant demand, as the main reason for its weak ...
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.89%, third straight weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective ...
Will RBI MPC cut rates: What to expect from today's monetary policy meet
Governor Sanjay Malhotra is expected to lower the repo rate by 25 basis points, prioritising economic growth over inflation ...
Japan's household spending massively beats expectations, boosting case for further BOJ hikes
Average household monthly income in the same month was 1,179,259 yen, rising 7.2% in nominal terms and up 2.9% in real terms year on year. The Nikkei 225 slipped 0.44% after the r ...
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq pop with Amazon set to highlight earnings rush
US stocks were mixed on Thursday in anticipation of Amazon's quarterly results, as investors assessed the earnings season so ...