Asian Currencies Steady Ahead of Fed, BOJ Meetings and U.S.–China Trade Talks

Jul 28, 2025 05:13 am UTC| Economy

Asian currencies traded largely flat on Monday as investors awaited a busy week marked by key interest rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, renewed U.S.China trade negotiations, and a looming...

Malaysia Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast Amid U.S. Tariff Risks

Jul 28, 2025 05:11 am UTC| Economy

Malaysias central bank has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast to 4%4.8%, down from its earlier estimate of 4.5%5.5%, citing rising global trade and tariff uncertainties. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) stated that while...

Indian Rupee Faces Fed Decision and Trade Deadline Pressures

Jul 28, 2025 05:09 am UTC| Economy

The Indian rupee and government bonds are expected to remain volatile this week as traders eye key global and domestic events, including the U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision and the August 1 reciprocal tariff deadline....

Asian Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Central Bank Decisions, Trade Talks

Jul 28, 2025 04:59 am UTC| Economy

Asian stock markets opened the week with mixed performance, as investors weighed optimism over a U.S.EU trade deal against caution ahead of major central bank meetings and corporate earnings. Japans Nikkei 225 fell 1%...

U.S. and China Likely to Extend Tariff Truce Amid Stockholm Trade Talks

Jul 28, 2025 02:48 am UTC| Economy Politics

The United States and China are reportedly preparing to extend their existing tariff truce by 90 days as high-level trade talks resume Monday in Stockholm, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The temporary...

Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-EU Trade Deal and China Tariff Pause Hopes

Jul 28, 2025 01:30 am UTC| Economy

Oil prices edged higher on Monday as a newly reached trade deal between the United States and European Union, along with potential tariff relief with China, eased concerns over global economic activity and energy demand....

Wall Street Futures Gain on U.S.-EU Trade Deal Ahead of Fed Meeting, Tech Earnings

Jul 28, 2025 00:43 am UTC| Economy

Wall Street futures edged higher Sunday evening as the United States and European Union announced a framework trade agreement, boosting investor sentiment ahead of a pivotal week featuring the Federal Reserves policy...