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Market Talk – May 20, 2021

ASIA: Indian refiners and at least one European refiner is re-evaluating their crude purchases to make room for Iranian oil in the second half of this year,...

Market Talk – May 19, 2021

ASIA: The price of Bitcoin fell below $34,000 (£24,030) for the first time in three months on Wednesday, after China imposed fresh curbs on cryptocurrencies....

Market Talk – May 18, 2021

ASIA: China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against...

Market Talk – May 17, 2021

ASIA: China’s factories slowed their output growth in April and retail sales significantly missed expectations as officials warned of new problems affecting...

Market Talk – May 14, 2021

ASIA: Singapore is locking down once again after a recent rise in cases. Although the lockdown will be less strict than prior requirements, authorities are urging...

Market Talk – May 13, 2021

ASIA: The mainland China share market finished the session lower on Thursday, May 13, 2021, amid bearish sentiment stemming from rising US inflation and concern to...

Market Talk – May 12, 2021

ASIA: As with most developed nations, China reported a significant decline in births last year (0.53%). The nation abandoned their one-child policy in 2016 that was...

Market Talk – May 11, 2021

ASIA:   Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday slashed India’s growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.3 per cent saying that the second...

Market Talk – May 10, 2021

ASIA: The Chinese yuan advanced to its strongest level since 2018 as it defied attempts by the central bank to slow its gains amid an improving outlook for...

Market Talk – May 7, 2021

ASIA: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday the recent jump in COVID-19 cases in India posed downside risks to the Fund’s April forecast for 12.5%...