Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong signals that interest rate cuts may primarily drive up asset prices rather than spur economic growth, raising concerns over policy effectiveness.
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UK stocks advanced as softer-than-expected inflation data boosted hopes for earlier Bank of England rate cuts, while other major European indices slipped.
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Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong cited expectations of domestic and global interest rate cuts and limited housing supply as key drivers behind South Korea's persistent real estate price increases, highlighting policy challenges during a parliamentary audit.
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ING’s chief economist says the latest Fed Beige Book signals further U.S. rate cuts, with four expected by next year as economic momentum slows across several districts.
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U.S. stocks closed mixed after a volatile session, as ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, strong bank earnings, and rate cut expectations drove market uncertainty.
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Japanese stocks surged as dovish signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell fueled expectations for US rate cuts, with the Nikkei 225 jumping 1.76% and political uncertainty in Japan adding to market volatility.
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UBS Asset Management expects the Fed to continue rate cuts despite US data delays, urging investors to reduce cash holdings and seek higher-yielding assets.
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U.S. stocks ended mixed as weakening consumer confidence dampened sentiment in industrial and consumer sectors, while tech shares advanced on rate cut hopes.
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U.S. stocks closed lower as a sharper-than-expected drop in nonfarm payrolls heightened employment concerns, offsetting hopes for faster rate cuts and leaving markets uncertain.
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East Asian currencies are expected to strengthen in the second half of the year as the US Federal Reserve resumes rate cuts, with improved current account balances and policy support driving appreciation, according to the International Finance Center.
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NH-Amundi Asset Management has launched a maturity-matched corporate bond ETF, targeting AA- or higher rated bonds, to benefit from expected gradual rate cuts and offer stable returns.
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U.S. stocks rallied sharply as Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled openness to rate cuts, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing at strong gains.
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RBNZ's acting governor signals potential for further rate cuts, emphasizing that monetary policy decisions will be guided by economic data to support growth.
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U.S. stock indexes closed mixed but steady as July PPI jumped above forecasts, with bargain buying offsetting rate-cut concerns and small-cap selling pressure.
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South Korean securities firms face mounting pressure as credit spreads hit record lows, driving persistent negative carry in bond portfolios and dampening profit outlooks amid shifting rate cut expectations.
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Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, cautioned that US equity gains should not rely on rate-cut expectations, highlighting Amazon as undervalued and emphasizing capital expenditure by tech giants as a key market driver.
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U.S.-Brazil tensions escalate as Trump threatens a 50% tariff, triggering short-term volatility and capital outflows in Brazil's bond market, though analysts see potential for earlier rate cuts and limited long-term economic damage.
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South Korea faces mounting pressure from potential Trump-era tariffs, with experts at GFRC urging interest rate cuts and structural reforms to bolster domestic resilience and maintain export competitiveness.
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Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong signaled that the timing and pace of rate cuts will hinge on financial stability risks, citing rapid Seoul housing price gains and global fragmentation, while also warning against unregulated won stablecoins and highlighting the impact of fiscal stimulus on growth.
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong signals vigilant monitoring of financial stability risks should further rate cuts be implemented.
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