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News updated as at 03/09/2010

Malaysia's key interest rate remains unchanged: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) left borrowing costs unchanged at 2.75 per cent yesterday as it warned that the global economy's slowing growth could affect Malaysia. <more…>

Malaysia July exports higher on better E&E demand: The country's exports rose higher than expected in July, led by an improvement in external demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) products. <more…>

BOJ may forego further stimulus until October forecast review: The Bank of Japan may seek to delay implementing further monetary easing until at least October, waiting to see whether the yen’s gains and a U.S. slowdown will force it to abandon a forecast for a sustained recovery. <more…>

U.S. economy: Pending home sales unexpectedly rise: Pending sales of existing houses unexpectedly climbed in July from a record low, indicating the real-estate market is steadying following the end of a government tax credit.  <more…>