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US jobs data boost case for Fed pause; China market-friendly moves may lift markets

The latest U.S. job openings data dipped to levels not seen since early 2021, bolstering the case for a Fed pause on rates, and that along with a lingering lift from China's latest market-friendly moves had investors holding onto their risk-on hats as Europe wakes up.

Asian markets up as US jobs data boost case for Fed rate pause

Asian currencies were treading water against the U.S. dollar, while equities jumped on Wednesday after weak U.S. labour data cemented bets of a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and on optimism over the potential for additional stimulus in China. 

French-inspired Korea bakery brand comes to Manila

Berjaya Food (International) Sdn. Bhd. said it spending $1.5 million to build five Paris Baguette, a South Korean café bakery brand in the Philippines over the next 12 months.
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A bagful of success: Trendy PH handbags impress fashionistas in Europe  

Jennifer Lo is living proof that an eye for aesthetics can be inherited.  Based in Makati City, Metro Manila, the third-generation entrepreneur has carried on...

Paymongo, venture builders join hands shepherding startups

PayMongo Philippines, Inc. has partnered with Founders Launchpad, initiated by AHG Lab - one of the largest independent venture builders in the Philippines, and...

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