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The global credit environment has deteriorated since Fitch Ratings’ last Global Credit Outlook, published in December....
SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar told RCSS “there remains great opportunity for regional unity to take center stag...
Starmer has faced pressure to resign after his Labour Party lost local by-elections
"We still see a high risk that the strait will not be opened immediately or that the situation remains unstable"
Major correction in equity prices and a fall in AI-related capex would result in sharp slowdown in global GDP growth
In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds
"47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.
Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid
To support faster and more flexible crisis response, ADB launches a emergency financing tool for its developing members
Adverse scenario assumes oil prices average USD100/barrel in 2026 and global equity prices fall about 10%.
Higher oil prices and declining equity markets would be the main drivers of the negative global economic impact
Prolonged disruptions from conflict could choke growth and spur inflation in Asia and the Pacific: ADB Research
Higher hydrocarbon prices, supply-chain disruption, and through weaker demand due to falling consumer confidence
A more prolonged period of economic and financial market volatility could indirectly affect insurers
“In an uncertain world, Southeast Asia is choosing economic integration and cooperation,”
APAC port and airport operators would face mixed but increasingly negative credit effects
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 330.8514 | 330.9617 |
| UK Pound | 438.3450 | 438.2595 |
| Euro | 371.0168 | 371.5045 |
| Yen | 2.0916 | 2.0943 |
| Aus Dollar | 231.1659 | 230.8789 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4202 | 3.4195 |
| Korean Won | 0.2479 | 0.2467 |
| Oman Rial | 859.3320 | 859.6185 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.0955 | 88.1577 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.0766 | 90.1066 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,783.03 | -0.10% |
| CSE All Share | 20,260.06 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1193.67 million | 1050.46 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Material damage to GCC energy export infrastructure would be the most likely channel to pressure sovereign ratings
Initiative aims to provide a platform for member states to share technical expertise
Two division directors also added to support region
Envoy warns to attack US bases in neighbouring nations if US strikes
Outcomes of the US’s removal of Venezuelan leader Maduro are highly uncertain, but could have geopolitical implication...
Geopolitical risk is likely to remain heightened in 2026, while domestic political pressures could also flare up again,
Prospects for further monetary loosening in several major emerging markets will support debt issuance and refinancing,
Recent package of 21 reforms will be broadly positive for the country’s financial sector
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