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China to Promote Economic Growth to a ‘Reasonable’ Range

China will promote economic growth to a “reasonable” range while it pursues higher quality development. This was a statement from Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday by state radio. Li did not give specific growth targets. The government would continue to implement policies. That is to support sectors in difficulties in this time of the coronavirus …

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Asia-Pacific Closes in on Biggest Trade Deal

Fifteen countries in Asia-Pacific are set to finalize negotiations on Sunday and sign what could become the largest free trade agreement. It would cover nearly a third of the global population. Moreover, about 30% of its global gross domestic product. At the end of a four-day ASEAN summit in Hanoi, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership …

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Japan’s GDP Seen Shrinking Less than Expected

Japan’s economy will likely shrink more slowly than previously anticipated this fiscal year.  According to a  poll, recovering exports offered relief for policymakers with few tools to cushion the blow from the pandemic. However, uncertainty over the coronavirus’ fallout will continue to weigh on consumer prices. It may put Japan at the point of mild …

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Development finance institutions Loan Books Risk Nature-related Losses

Development finance institutions (DFIs) are exposed and susceptible to potential nature-related losses. This is across more than a quarter of their investments. Regular stress tests should be carried out to better understand the risks, a report said on Friday. The world’s 450 DFIs invested $11.2 trillion at the end of 2019. Out of this investment, …

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Biden Closer to Victory, Fed Meets, BoE Expands QE

Democrat candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden is on the verge of victory despite legal actions from President Donald Trump. The Federal Reserve’s policy meeting winds up as jobless claims are set for announcement. Stocks still favour the idea of a split Congress. The Bank of England expands its bond-buying and the European Union …

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Possible Q4 Contraction in Parts of EU due to Restrictions

Spain and other European economies will slow and could contract in Q4 of 2020. The contraction will be due to new restrictions to contain the coronavirus pandemic. This was a statement from European Central Bank policymaker Pablo Hernandez de Cos on Wednesday. The resurgence in COVID-19 cases was creating uncertainty over the strength and persistence …

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