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DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying analyzes the latest Bank of Korea (BoK) decision, noting a hawkish shift as the base rate is raised to 2.75%. The report now anticipates a faster tightening cycle, with the policy rate reaching 3.25% by year-end 2026. Growth is expected to benefit from the AI-driven semiconductor sector, while Consumer…

Politics Aug 4, 2026 Todd G. Buchholz Emboldened by US President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, Chinese leaders have ramped up their gray-zone coercion against Taiwan in recent months. To avert a Chinese invasion, Taiwan must ensure that other democracies cannot function…

The British Pound trades just short of 1.3550 against the Dollar on Tuesday, holding inside Monday’s range after a peak short of 1.3600 carried it to its strongest level since early May. That leaves close to 300 pips of recovery from the base just short of 1.3300 built in the first week of August. The…

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