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Barclays Adjusts ECB Rate Hike Forecast to Mid-2026
Barclays revises European Central Bank rate hike expectations to June and September 2026. Inflationary pressures and market sentiment shape the outlook.
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CapitaLand Trust Divests Asia Square Tower 2 for S$2.5B, Acquires Paragon for S$3.9B
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) announced a major portfolio shift, selling Asia Square Tower 2 for S$2.48B and acquiring Paragon for S$3.9B.
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Iran Tensions Briefly Spark Speculation on Bank of Japan Rate Cut
Escalating US-Iran tensions have caused a minor uptick in speculation for a Bank of Japan interest rate cut in April 2026, though market conviction remains low.
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Iran Conflict Fuels FX Hedging Concerns for Asia-Pacific
Middle East tensions and oil price surges are pressuring oil-importing Asian economies, potentially impacting monetary policy and currency hedging strategies.
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China's Economic Shadow: GDP Ratio Shrinks Amidst Property Crisis
China's GDP to US ratio has fallen significantly due to a deepening real estate crisis, impacting economic growth projections and market expectations for 2026.
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Germany Convenes Security Council Over Energy Crisis, Markets Unmoved
Germany's national security council meets to discuss the energy crisis, but market reaction suggests minimal impact on ECB rate cut expectations.
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India's Gold Demand Tepid Amidst Record High Prices During Festival
Gold demand during India's Akshaya Tritiya festival remained subdued due to record high prices, impacting jewellery purchases despite a slight rise in investment demand.
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ECB Rate Cut Unlikely Amid Energy Crisis and Inflation
European Central Bank unlikely to cut rates due to persistent energy crisis and rising inflation pressures, impacting market expectations for April.