Yuan Falters, Dollar Firm ahead of Powell Testimony

Dollar drifts higher Traders await UK CPI and Powell testimony SINGAPORE, June 21 Reuters The dollar was firmer on Wednesday leading in to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell39;s appearance at Congress where he is expected to strike a hawkish tone, while sterling lingered below recent peaks ahead of key inflation data. British inflation data is […]
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Sterling Seesaws as Inflation Data Keeps Heat on BoE

LONDON, June 21 Reuters The pound seesawed on Wednesday, initially jumping after data showed UK inflation accelerated more than expected in May, then reversing gains, as concerns flared over the Bank of England39;s ability to protect the economy from stagnating. Sterling was up 0.1 on the day against the dollar at 1.281, having traded as […]
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Indias Sensex Hits AllTime High, Nifty 50 Eyes Record

BENGALURU, June 21 Reuters India39;s benchmark Sensex stock index hit a record high on Wednesday while the Nifty 50 inched towards its alltime high, amid persistent foreign inflows into Indian equities backed by the country39;s strong macroeconomic print. The SP BSE Sensex hit its alltime high at 63,588.31, before giving up some gains to stand at […]
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UK Pay Settlements Hold at Record 6 XpertHR

LONDON, June 21 Reuters Pay awards by British employers remained the highest in more than 30 years in the three months to May, keeping pressure on the Bank of England which looks set to raise interest rates again on Thursday in a bid to tame high inflation. Human resources data firm XpertHR said the median […]
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Singapores Grab Cuts 1,000 Jobs to Stay Competitive

Grab adapting to fastchanging environment CEO Cuts part of reorganisation to stay competitive Seeks to offer more affordable services Layoffs follow similar moves by Indonesia GoTo SINGAPORE, June 20 Reuters Singaporebased Grab Holdings, Southeast Asia39;s leading ridehailing and food delivery app, is cutting 1,000 jobs or 11 of its workforce, its CEO said on Tuesday, […]
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