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IMF Cuts Economic Growth Forecast For Emerging Asia, World
The IMF said the Delta variant and the slowing of vaccinations are to blame for the downgrade. The IMF said the Delta variant and the slowing of vaccinations are to blame for the downgrade. -
Japan Continues To Struggle To Build Its Way Form Under Pandemic
Meanwhile, the services sector was hit by states of emergency but will recover near the end of the quarter. Meanwhile, the services sector was hit by states of emergency but will recover near the end of the quarter. -
Quiet On Asia Indexes Asia On Covid, U.S. Fed Ahead
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares slipped 0.6%, leaving it down 1.4% on the week so far. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares slipped 0.6%, leaving it down 1.4% on the week so far. -
China GDP Misses Consensus On Costs, Covid; Suggests Rethink
Higher raw material costs, supply shortages and pollution controls are weighing on industrial activity. Higher raw material costs, supply shortages and pollution controls are weighing on industrial activity. -
China’s Continued Economic Growth Uncertain: Experts
China's economy is expected to grow by 8% year on year for the second quarter, according to some forecasts. China's economy is expected to grow by 8% year on year for the second quarter, according to some forecasts. -
Selling In World Equities Monday On Virus Spread
"A correction over the next few months cannot be ruled out." "A correction over the next few months cannot be ruled out." -
Gold Remained Above $1,800 Support Following Fed Minutes
Some committee members said at the Federal Reserve's June monetary policy meeting that they expect tighter monetary policies to be implemented sooner than expected. Some committee members said at the Federal Reserve's June monetary policy meeting that they expect tighter monetary policies to be implemented sooner than expected. -
Has Thailand Jumped The Covid Gun? Experts Fear Overcrowded ICUs; Phuket Experiment To Continue
Business owners and workers in Phuket remain cautious and worried. Business owners and workers in Phuket remain cautious and worried. -
China Share Prices Down On Xi Saber Rattling
Japan's Nikkei rose and most other markets held gains but MSCI's Asia-Pacific index fell owing to the declines in China and Hong Kong. Japan's Nikkei rose and most other markets held gains but MSCI's Asia-Pacific index fell owing to the declines in China and Hong Kong. -
China’s Manufacturing Throws Out The Anchors On Covid Threats, Soft Production, New Orders
The result was below market estimates of 51.8 and was the lowest reading in three months. The result was below market estimates of 51.8 and was the lowest reading in three months.