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China unexpectedly decides not to reduce its key interest rate.

China unexpectedly decides not to reduce its key interest rate.

China's surprise decision not to cut interest rates causes mainland Chinese shares to slide.

China's surprise decision not to cut interest rates causes mainland Chinese shares to slide.

India is now focusing on its coal reserves after purchasing inexpensive oil from Russia.

India is now focusing on its coal reserves after purchasing inexpensive oil from Russia.

The potential breakdown of trade relations between Russia and Germany could lead to a financial crisis, predicts the head of economics at Standard & Poor's.

The potential breakdown of trade relations between Russia and Germany could lead to a financial crisis, predicts the head of economics at Standard & Poor's.

The Ukraine war will have varying impacts on Asian countries, with some being hit harder than others, according to a new study.

The Ukraine war will have varying impacts on Asian countries, with some being hit harder than others, according to a new study.

Omicron cases surge, leading to a decline in IPO deals in China and Hong Kong.

Omicron cases surge, leading to a decline in IPO deals in China and Hong Kong.

Chinese stocks may be overhyped by investors.

Chinese stocks may be overhyped by investors.

Goldman and Morgan Stanley predict that companies in Asia may follow the trend of buybacks.

Goldman and Morgan Stanley predict that companies in Asia may follow the trend of buybacks.

Anthony Scaramucci expresses doubt about the recession signal indicated by the bond market.

Anthony Scaramucci expresses doubt about the recession signal indicated by the bond market.

According to Dan Yergin, Asia will soon become the primary destination for Russian oil.

According to Dan Yergin, Asia will soon become the primary destination for Russian oil.

The majority of stocks in the Asia-Pacific region experience growth; Japan issues a caution against quick yen depreciation as it nears a 6-year low.

The majority of stocks in the Asia-Pacific region experience growth; Japan issues a caution against quick yen depreciation as it nears a 6-year low.

Russia's cheap oil is attracting India, and China may follow suit.

Russia's cheap oil is attracting India, and China may follow suit.

Nearly 3% drop in Hong Kong stocks as Chinese tech stocks decline.

Nearly 3% drop in Hong Kong stocks as Chinese tech stocks decline.

Some China property developers claim they can't release their earnings on schedule, according to 'red flags'.

Some China property developers claim they can't release their earnings on schedule, according to 'red flags'.

As IEA advises energy conservation, oil prices rise due to Russia-Ukraine tensions.

As IEA advises energy conservation, oil prices rise due to Russia-Ukraine tensions.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict could potentially impact China's economic ties.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict could potentially impact China's economic ties.

The decline in oil prices from record highs is partly due to China's Covid resurgence.

The decline in oil prices from record highs is partly due to China's Covid resurgence.

China is viewed as prioritizing its own interests while considering whether to assist Russia.

China is viewed as prioritizing its own interests while considering whether to assist Russia.

The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is contributing to increased shipping congestion and higher freight costs.

The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is contributing to increased shipping congestion and higher freight costs.

Singapore is considering lifting quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers.

Singapore is considering lifting quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers.

If oil prices continue to rise, there is a possibility of a recession, analysts caution.

If oil prices continue to rise, there is a possibility of a recession, analysts caution.

Analysts believe that no alternative supplies can completely substitute Russian oil.

Analysts believe that no alternative supplies can completely substitute Russian oil.

Stephen Roach states that there's only one individual globally who can impact Putin.

Stephen Roach states that there's only one individual globally who can impact Putin.

Stephen Roach predicts that a Russian default would have a ripple effect on emerging markets, including China.

Stephen Roach predicts that a Russian default would have a ripple effect on emerging markets, including China.

Ukraine secures $270 million through the sale of war bonds to finance its military amidst ongoing Russian invasion.

Ukraine secures $270 million through the sale of war bonds to finance its military amidst ongoing Russian invasion.

Mark Mobius, a seasoned investor, discusses the reasons behind bitcoin's surge during the Ukraine crisis.

Mark Mobius, a seasoned investor, discusses the reasons behind bitcoin's surge during the Ukraine crisis.

The ruble experiences a significant decline of approximately 30% in value against the dollar due to economic sanctions imposed because of the Ukraine invasion.

The ruble experiences a significant decline of approximately 30% in value against the dollar due to economic sanctions imposed because of the Ukraine invasion.

These charts reveal Hong Kong's performance while maintaining its zero-Covid approach.

These charts reveal Hong Kong's performance while maintaining its zero-Covid approach.

An invasion of Ukraine, a key supplier of food to Europe, could disrupt global supply chains.

An invasion of Ukraine, a key supplier of food to Europe, could disrupt global supply chains.

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis intensifies, oil prices rise.

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis intensifies, oil prices rise.

Singapore's finance minister warns that it's 'easy' for money to move away if net wealth taxes are imposed.

Singapore's finance minister warns that it's 'easy' for money to move away if net wealth taxes are imposed.

A medical expert claims that Hong Kong's health-care system is under 'immense pressure.'

A medical expert claims that Hong Kong's health-care system is under 'immense pressure.'

The South Korean trade minister warns that the Russia-Ukraine crisis may disrupt global supply chains.

The South Korean trade minister warns that the Russia-Ukraine crisis may disrupt global supply chains.

South Korean retail investors are increasingly investing in Metaverse ETFs.

South Korean retail investors are increasingly investing in Metaverse ETFs.

The CEO of Singapore's largest bank states that 2021 was one of the best years for very robust growth.

The CEO of Singapore's largest bank states that 2021 was one of the best years for very robust growth.

Are tech giants facing pressure to wind down? Strategists caution of big tech's potential decline.

Are tech giants facing pressure to wind down? Strategists caution of big tech's potential decline.

According to Dan Yergin, weaponizing gas supplies to Europe will have a "deeply damaging" impact on Russia.

According to Dan Yergin, weaponizing gas supplies to Europe will have a "deeply damaging" impact on Russia.

Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region climb, while Australia keeps its cash rate steady; India reveals its budget.

Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region climb, while Australia keeps its cash rate steady; India reveals its budget.

Investors await the conclusion of the Fed meeting while Asia stocks trade mixed.

Investors await the conclusion of the Fed meeting while Asia stocks trade mixed.

Goldman economist states that maintaining wage growth of 5% to 6% is challenging without significant inflation.

Goldman economist states that maintaining wage growth of 5% to 6% is challenging without significant inflation.

China's supply chains remain under strain due to Covid-zero and new year holidays.

China's supply chains remain under strain due to Covid-zero and new year holidays.