Markets
Fed policymakers see rates staying high for ‘some time’
U.S. Federal Reserve officials say that monetary policy will need to stay restrictive for "some time" to bring inflation back down to the Fed's 2 percent target, but their unity around that phrase masks an ongoing debate over another possible rate hike this year.
Philippines debt issues total $3.55B qualified as sustainable investment
The Philippines has raised $3.55 billion in four bond transactions since last year as part of a groundwork to build up sustainable investments and development in the country, the Bureau of Treasury said Monday.
WTO examines rising conventions use to regulate controlled goods exports
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has published a new report providing insights on how countries use the different international agreements and conventions to regulate the export of controlled and sensitive goods.
Saudi Arabia forecasts slower growth, budget deficit this year
The largest Arab economy expects real gross domestic product to grow by 0.03 percent this year, the document released by the ministry of finance showed, compared with a previous forecast for growth of 3.1 percent.
China factory activity expands for first time in 6 months
China's factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to a run of indicators suggesting the world's second-largest economy has begun to bottom out.
