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Asian bonds draw largest foreign inflows in seven months on rate cut hopes

Asian bonds saw $7.16 billion in foreign inflows in March, influenced by central bank rate cuts and market volatility due to U.S. tariffs and economic concerns.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 08:28 AM

Bank Indonesia to hold rates on April 23 as FX concerns outweigh growth risks - Reuters poll

Bank Indonesia plans to maintain interest rates amid a weakening rupiah and U.S. tariffs. A rate cut is anticipated later this year, but timing remains uncertain.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 08:14 AM

Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week

Finance leaders meet in Washington to discuss tariffs and trade deals, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, amidst concerns over Trump's import taxes' impact on the global economy.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 08:02 AM

Thai exports still growing in March, commerce minister says

Thailand's exports remained strong in March and over the past three months, with potential growth dependent on successful U.S. tariff negotiations, as stated by Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 07:49 AM

China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads

China has sanctioned U.S. officials for their actions regarding Hong Kong, retaliating against previous U.S. sanctions against Chinese officials, emphasizing resolute counteraction.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 07:34 AM

Philippines posts $2 billion balance of payment deficit in March

The Philippines' balance of payments showed a $2 billion deficit in March, reversing from a surplus in February, with an overall $3 billion deficit for Q1.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 07:15 AM

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution pulls out from Indonesia EV battery investment

LG Energy Solution has withdrawn from an $8.45 billion EV battery project in Indonesia but plans to continue collaborations through a joint venture with the Indonesian government.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 06:59 AM

Malaysia says respects multilateralism, will continue to engage China, EU, U.S

Malaysia reaffirms commitment to multilateralism, engaging with partners like China, EU, and US despite China's warning against deals favoring the US.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 06:37 AM

India hopes to conclude trade pact with US this year, finance minister says

India aims to finalize a trade pact with the U.S. by autumn 2024, focusing on tariff reductions and strengthening bilateral ties during Nirmala Sitharaman's visit.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 06:29 AM

Turkey’s Simsek to meet ratings agencies, investors on US trip

Turkish Finance Minister Simsek plans U.S. meetings to discuss investments and maintain economic program stability amid recent market turbulence and U.S. tariffs.

investing.com • 21/04/2025 - 06:08 AM

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