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Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision
Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets diverged Monday as investors awaited key US data and a Federal Reserve policy decision after labour figures last week suggested the US central bank was on course to deliver a soft landing for the economy while reining in inflation. Investors will also be keeping an eye on decisions by the European Central Bank and Bank of England this week.

UK Covid-19 inquiry to grill PM Sunak over Eat Out scheme
UK Covid-19 inquiry to grill PM Sunak over Eat Out scheme
Economy
by  AFP

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces questions Monday over whether his "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme to help the struggling hospitality sector during the pandemic spurred the spread of Covid-19. The hospitality sector had been badly hit by lockdown policies which forced them to close.