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Monetary — Coverage of money, currency, central banking, interest rates, inflation, monetary policy, financial stability and other developments affecting the region’s economies and financial systems.

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Visa’s China breakthrough opens new front in the global payments rivalry

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Visa’s long-awaited approval to establish a domestic bank card clearing business in mainland China marks a significant step towards…

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China rejects currency manipulation claims as EU trade tensions deepen

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Beijing argues yuan depreciation is not behind its export strength as Brussels presses for a more balanced trading relationship China’s…

EU debt puts pressure on next seven-year budget

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The European Union faces a growing financing squeeze over its next seven-year budget as rising debt repayments compete with demands for…

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Iran’s economic survival strategy faces its hardest test

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Iran is beginning to fight an economic battle on a different front. After years of living under sanctions, Tehran has developed mechanisms…

Cenbanks turn hawkish again as energy shock revives inflation fears

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TLE Desk: The world economy is entering a new phase of monetary uncertainty as major central banks turn more cautious about cutting…