Beijing Pays the Price for the Slow Pace of Economic Reform

As the world’s largest nations send out helicopter money amounting to well more than 10% of their gross domestic product to fight the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, China, which just suffered its first economic contraction in two decades, is conspicuous for its stinginess.

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European Central Bank (ECB) said it would Delay its First Post-Crisis interest Rate Hike until at Least the Middle of Next Year.

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The euro climbed higher against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) said it would delay its first post-crisis interest rate hike until at least the middle of next year. In a move that was well-flagged, ECB President Mario Draghi also offered to pay banks if they borrow cash from the central bank and pass it on to households and firms.

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Banks Extend Gains After Government Cuts Borrowing Plan

Banks Extend Gains After Government Cuts Borrowing Plan

Shares of government and private sector lenders were trading higher after the government cut its first half borrowing plan to 48 percent of its budgeted borrowings.

Gauge of state-run lenders — Nifty PSU Bank index rose 1.4 percent and the gauge for banks — Nifty Bank index gained 0.87 percent.

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