Asian Central Banks

Target prices show shine ahead for gold; experts see upside for financiers

Analysts' target prices also indicates good upside for gold financiers

Asian central banks need broader foreign exchange defence as reserves slide

India is already estimated to have spent $75.1 bn this year supporting the rupee in the spot and forward markets, while China has probably spent $39.6 bn

US Fed rate hike will intensify market risks for Asia's central banks

The expected 75-basis-points interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this week will heap pressure on its Asian counterparts to speed up monetary tightening

Asian central banks can do little as Covid cases surge, recovery falters

In Asia as Covid-19 cases are surging and slow pace of vaccinations, relegating central banks to a supporting role as interest rates already low, policies will center on more government borrowing.

World's central banks are now begging govts to power economic rebound

Without aggressive fiscal stimulus now, economies may develop deep scars that hobble growth over the longer term. That could then leave central banks unable to prepare for the next shock or recession

The central 'enemy'

Tweetstorm has become a new way for governments to express disappointment with central banks

Asia central bank doves flutter wings as US Fed takes its time

Most of Asia has room to maintain an easing bias

Brexit boosts prospects of Asian central banks easing monetary policy

Economists warn delayed investment decisions and a hit to jobs and consumption from Brexit will hurt exports from Asia's trade-reliant economies