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Thailand's Ice Cream Exports Surge Amidst Growing Global Demand

Thailand's Ice Cream Exports Surge Amidst Growing Global Demand

Thailand's Ice Cream Exports Surge Amidst Growing Global Demand
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New Zealand third quarter business confidence jumps, says think tank

New Zealand third quarter business confidence jumps, says think tank

WELLINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand's business confidence rose in the third quarter even as fuel prices increased and geopolitics remained a headwind for the country, a private think tank said on Tuesday.
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Markets bet on RBI rate hike as inflation pressure builds

Markets bet on RBI rate hike as inflation pressure builds

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, October 5 (Reuters) - Investors have loaded up on bets that the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates this week, warning that it risks falling behind the curve as inflation quickens, growth remains resilient and major central banks turn more hawkish.
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What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

By Karen Brettell Oct 5 (Reuters) - The US government is paying more to borrow, and it is running out of easy ways to rein in its borrowing costs. Long-term Treasury yields are near their highest in two decades, and the causes do not look temporary.
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Inflation Defined as Sustained Rise in Prices, Impacting Purchasing Power and Business Operations

Inflation Defined as Sustained Rise in Prices, Impacting Purchasing Power and Business Operations

Inflation Defined as Sustained Rise in Prices, Impacting Purchasing Power and Business Operations
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Reflationist ex-BOJ policymaker calls end to low rates, big spending

Reflationist ex-BOJ policymaker calls end to low rates, big spending

By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan no longer needs expansionary fiscal and monetary policies aimed at boosting demand, former Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi told Reuters, projecting another interest rate hike by the central bank in December.
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Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31

Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31

Thai authorities have warned of more rain and flash flooding as the death toll from floods since mid-September has risen to 31
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ECB's Lane: recent energy price surge a drag on growth, may limit need for ECB action

ECB's Lane: recent energy price surge a drag on growth, may limit need for ECB action

FRANKFURT, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The late summer surge in energy costs could be a drag on growth and such 'demand destruction' episodes can limit how much a central bank must tighten policy to quell price pressures, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said.
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BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal, sources say

BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal, sources say

By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may signal this month that underlying inflation has roughly hit its 2% target, three sources familiar with its thinking said, highlighting its readiness to raise interest rates again in the coming months.
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Thailand Flood Aid Applications Exceed 850,000 Amidst New National Disaster Insurance Implementation

Thailand Flood Aid Applications Exceed 850,000 Amidst New National Disaster Insurance Implementation

More than 850,000 applications for government flood relief have been submitted across Thailand as of Sunday, following the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) opening registration for households affected by flooding between May 15 and September 30. Eligible households in declared disaster zones across 65 provinces and all 50 Bangkok districts can receive either 5,000 or 9,000 baht. Applications can be made via the government’s Thang Rath app or in person at local offices. Bangkok accounts for the largest share of applications with 371,775, followed by Samut Prakan with 122,786, Pathum Thani with 105,525, and Chachoengsao with 34,604. The national total reached 702,217 by Saturday afternoon, with an additional 149,000 applications by Sunday. A new national disaster insurance program, covering approximately 30 million households, took effect on October 1 and does not apply to floods that began before this date. Losses incurred before October 1 fall under the DDPM’s existing relief rules, ...
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ECB's Lane: Drags on growth may limit need for ECB action

ECB's Lane: Drags on growth may limit need for ECB action

FRANKFURT, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Surging energy costs, higher yields and shrinking budget support could all weigh on economic growth and may limit how much the European Central Bank needs to tighten policy to quell price pressures, Philip Lane, the bank's chief economist, said.
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Goldman Sachs sees Fed near end of interest rate hikes as fears ease

Goldman Sachs sees Fed near end of interest rate hikes as fears ease

A weakening economy is changing expectations for interest rates.