Bank of Korea Stresses Highly Uncertain Inflation Path

SEOUL, Dec 20 Reuters South Korea39;s central bank said on Tuesday the country39;s consumer inflation would remain around 5 for some time and then gradually ease, but cautioned that domestic and global factors are raising uncertainty about how fast prices will slow. Going forward, uncertainty is high with regard to the oil prices, foreign exchange […]
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Oil Prices Edge Higher; China COVID Surge Limits Gains

SINGAPORE, Dec 20 Reuters Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar and a U.S. plan to restock petroleum reserves, but gains were capped by uncertainty over the impact of rising COVID19 cases in top oil importer China. Brent crude futures were up 15 cents, or 0.2, at 79.95 a barrel at […]
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Bank of Japan Makes Surprise Policy Tweak

Dec 20 Reuters The Bank of Japan has slightly loosened the shackles on its 10year yield target and said it will review the operation of its yieldcurve control policy, surprising financial markets and sending the yen sharply higher. Here are some comments from experts TAKESHI MINAMI, CHIEF ECONOMIST AT NORINCHUKIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TOKYO It came as a […]
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