stimulus

Central bank’s independence is intact, says Philippine central bank head, as he elaborates on his vision for poverty alleviation and financial inclusion -- usually the mandate for an elected office.

Our readers say they are hoping China delivers another round of stimulus.

The government's resolute decision helped China to avoid a major setback, the country's premier told delegates at the World Economic Forum.

Beijing wants to stimulate the economy without further inflating house prices, but how?

With inflation hitting a 30-month low, China needs more decisive monetary easing and may cut interest rates further in the coming weeks, if not days, says HSBC.

Our readers still rate China as a buying opportunity, though fears of a severe slump in growth are getting louder.

Quantitative easing devalues the dollar's status and creates an unstable world, warns HSBC's chief economist Stephen King.

Delegates at a Japan CFO roundtable emphasise regulatory reform instead of economic stimulus as a way to support the Japanese economy.

Dr Doom has good things to say about ChinaÆs recovery, but includes a few warnings as well.