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GST Rates Changed For Some Products And Services: See List
GST Rates Changed For Some Products And Services: See List
June 22, 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a pre-Budget meeting with state and UT finance ministersNew Delhi: Union Finance Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget consultations with finance ministers of states and Union Territories to...
STI dips 0.1% on Thursday as regional central banks hold rates steady
STI dips 0.1% on Thursday as regional central banks hold rates steady
June 20, 2024
SINGAPORE shares fell on Thursday (Jun 20) as central banks in the region maintained their benchmark lending rates.The People’s Bank of China left its one-year loan prime rate at...
Bank of Japan warns of potential hit to lenders from rising rates
Bank of Japan warns of potential hit to lenders from rising rates
June 20, 2024
Japanese financial institutions’ profitability has decreased significantly in the past 25 years, making them vulnerable to potential losses from any sharp rises in interest rates, the central bank said...
Bank of Japan may raise rates in July depending on data, says Governor Ueda
Bank of Japan may raise rates in July depending on data, says Governor Ueda
June 18, 2024
BANK of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the central bank could raise interest rates next month, depending on economic and price data available at the time.“Our decision...
As default rates rise, better metrics are needed to help private credit investors
As default rates rise, better metrics are needed to help private credit investors
June 16, 2024
AVOIDING losses is key when investing in private credit, but navigation can be tricky given a general lack of data as well as a lack of standardised metrics. Initiatives are...
Bank of Japan to keep ultra-low rates, may signal bond taper
Bank of Japan to keep ultra-low rates, may signal bond taper
June 13, 2024
THE Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates ultra-low on Friday but consider whether to start reducing its huge balance sheet in a slow but steady retreat from its massive monetary...
Oil edges higher after weekly loss as focus turns to US Fed rates
Oil edges higher after weekly loss as focus turns to US Fed rates
June 10, 2024
OIL edged higher after a weekly drop with the market still digesting the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies’ (Opec+) decision to restore supply, as traders look ahead...
Universities use AI to boost international student acceptance rates
June 6, 2024
Article contentEducation technology companies are now marketing AI services that help universities determine the likelihood of successful international student candidates.BorderPass and ApplyBoard are two Canadian companies that help international...
Bank of Canada cuts rates for first time in four years
Bank of Canada cuts rates for first time in four years
June 5, 2024
The Bank of Canada (BOC) on Wednesday (Jun 5) trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent, its first cut in four years, and...
Choose bonds over stocks as central banks cut rates, says UBS Wealth Management
Choose bonds over stocks as central banks cut rates, says UBS Wealth Management
June 3, 2024
UBS’ giant wealth management arm is leaning towards bonds over stocks, arguing that the asset class is set for juicy returns with little risk as central banks cut interest...