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An employee counts Renminbi banknotes at a Bank of China branch in Changzhi, Shanxi province Nov. 16, 2009.

How China Might Ease Monetary Policy

The market is expecting that China would loosen its monetary policy in the coming months, and many believe a selective easing has already begun, and that more serious easing will come soon.

Mixed Data Sparks Doubts on Economic Momentum

U.S. consumer spending growth slowed in October and business capital investment plans were weak, raising questions about expectations for solid economic performance in the fourth quarter.

S.Africa's rand hits 30-mth low, bonds weaken

South Africa's rand tumbled to its weakest level since May 2009 against the dollar on Wednesday, with market players seeing further losses as investors dump risky assets on worries that euro zone leaders are not getting to grips with the debt crisis in their region.

Mixed data raises questions on economic momentum

Consumer spending growth slowed in October and business capital investment plans were weak, raising questions about expectations for solid growth in the fourth quarter.

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A South African child holds a 50 rand note in a file photo.

SAfrican rand weak on debt worries, seen vulnerable

South Africa's rand fell 1.7 percent against the dollar on Monday and was seen vulnerable to further weakness that could take it to this year's low at 8.4950.

Policymakers’ Inflation Forecasts Hurt India's Credibility - Ahluwalia

Over-optimistic forecasts by policymakers predicting when India's stubbornly high inflation would ease have hurt the government's credibility, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

Lokpal Bill May Overshadow Economic Reforms in Parliament Session

The next parliament session will focus on passing the controversial Lokpal Bill, overshadowing calls for a renewed push on economic reforms

Canadian dollar hits six-week high after strong data

Dollar pushed higher by inflation data

The dollar firmed to a session high against the U.S. currency on Friday after data showed Canada's October inflation rate came in higher than forecast, curbing market bets on an interest rate cut.

Inflation eases but rate cut seen less likely

Canada's annual inflation rate moderated in October from a near three-year high in September but was still higher than expected, scaling back market bets for a central bank interest rate cut.

Bank of Canada sees slower growth in 2012

The Bank of Canada expects the economy to grow next year at its weakest pace since 2009, driven by domestic demand, while exports continue to underperform.

A machine counts and sorts out euro notes at the Belgian Central Bank in Brussels

Even Chance ECB will Start Printing Money: Reuters Poll

The European Central Bank could soon bow to pressure to print money to prevent a further escalation of the euro zone's debt crisis, with respondents in a Reuters poll giving an even probability the ECB would adopt a policy of quantitative easing.

What the China Reserve Requirement Ratio Means for the Markets, Economy

Forget changing interest rates. China’s main weapon of choice to influence liquidity is changing its reserve requirement ratios. This tool dictates the percentage of commercial bank deposits that must be kept in the central bank.

Euro zone Oct inflation 3 percent; seen falling

Euro zone inflation held at 3.0 percent for a second month in October, with economists saying it had likely peaked and would soon fall in a struggling economy, giving the European Central Bank room to cut interest rates and focus on growth.

British Jobless Rates Reaches 15-Year High

Interestingly, overall unemployment among females -- now at 1.09 million -- is at a 23-year high.

BoE slashes inflation, leaves door open to more QE

Britain is on the brink of a contraction as the euro crisis weighs heavy, and inflation w ill fall well below target, Bank of England forecasts showed on Wednesday, leaving the door wide open for more stimulus to boost growth.

S.Africa monetary policy to focus on inflation: Marcus

South Africa's monetary policy will maintain its focus on hitting a 3-6 percent inflation target over the medium term but will remain sensitive to the domestic economic situation, Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Tuesday.

Mr Price H1 profit up, to enter Nigeria

South Africa's third-biggest listed clothes retailer, Mr Price, reported a 22 percent rise in first-half profit as above-inflation wage increases and decades-low interest rates lift consumer spending in Africa's biggest economy.

Women sell vegetables and fruits on the roadside in Nairobi, Kenya

Food helps drive Tanzania Oct inflation to 17.9% yy

Tanzania's year-on-year inflation rate rose for the twelfth straight month in October on the back of higher food and fuel prices, and is expected by some analysts to keep climbing in the coming months.

Inflation Raises Detour Lake Gold Mine Costs 13%

Inflation has raised the cost of a gold mine in northeastern Ontario by 13 percent, Detour Gold Corp. said Monday.

Workers stand on a ship in front of cargo ships at a port in Tokyo

Japan’s Q3 Economic Rebound May Be Short-Lived

The current economic rebound could be short-lived, given the continued strength of the yen currency, the global economic slowdown and the floods in Thailand.

Lonmin, World's 3rd Largest Platinum Producer, Tops 3Q Expectation

Lonmin, the world's third-largest platinum producer, beat expectations with a 59 percent jump in full-year earnings, even though a strike at its Karee operations drove up unit costs and forced the miner to cut its output target.

India Inflation at 9.73 Percent; Complicates Monetary Policy

India's headline inflation was unchanged in October, worse than forecast and above the 9 percent mark for the eleventh straight month.

Bank of Canada's 2 percent inflation target renewed

The government and the Bank of Canada agreed on Tuesday to renew without change the central bank's five-year mandate to target a 2 percent overall inflation rate.

S.Africa's rand firms, bonds weak on rates outlook

South Africa's government bonds were weaker on Friday as the market priced out the chance of a rate cut after a hawkish monetary policy statement while the rand jumped against the dollar as global sentiment turned pro-risk.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Rises to 64.2, a Five-Month High

U.S. consumer sentiment perked up in November to its highest level in five months as Americans felt more upbeat about the economy's prospects, a survey released on Friday showed.

China October bank loans rebound, more policy easing expected

Chinese banks wrote 587 billion yuan ($92.5 billion) of new loans in October, much more than expected and a sharp jump from September, evidence of selective policy easing by the government to keep the world's second-largest economy on an even keel.

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