subdued demand and prompting calls for additional stimulus measures to invigorate domestic demand and

as party chief and thus prime minister.... The stimulus hopes also kept pushing up the broader

pandemic-era monetary stimulus. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to announce the tapering of

Washington( CNN) President Donald Trump abruptly--and single-handedly--short-circuited stimulus

in policy towards more stimulus could result in a shift in momentum.... — ReutersClyde Russell is a

Treasury detailing their recommendations for the phase three coronavirus stimulus package.... The

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's rally picked up over the morning session as regional sentiment jumped on Beijing's promises to prop up its slowing economy.At 12. 30pm, the benchmark FBM KLCI was up 9.76 to 1, 434.45.... There were 486 gainers to 334 decliners as the overall market was bolstered by the improved sentiment. Trading volume was 2.32 billion shares valued at RM1. 12bil. China yuan's strengthened by 0.5% to 7. 1513 against the US dollar following news of the government's support while

A woman walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, on Aug.... The U.S. dollar briefly edged up near the 110 yen line, as it was bought on expectations of a wider interest rate gap between the United States and Japan after a rise in U.S. Treasury yields late last week, dealers said.... The yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond rose 0. 010 percentage point from Friday's close to 0. 015 percent as the safe-haven debt was sold after sharp gains in the stock

However, the payments would start to phase out for individuals with adjusted gross incomes of more than$ 75, 000, and those making more than$ 99, 000 would not qualify at all.... CNN reported last week that the Department of Education was planning to allow student loan borrowers to suspend payments without penalty and accruing interest for at least 60 days.... In addition, lawmakers want to add up to 13 weeks of extended benefits, which would be fully covered by the federal government....

TOKYO: Asian stocks started the week on the front foot, as new steps by Beijing to stabilise the local market outweighed the drag on sentiment from the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande. However, investors were also sensitive to geopolitical risks with oil rising after a Houthi missile attack caused a fire on a fuel tanker in the Red Sea and a drone attack killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. The dollar and U.S. Treasury yields hovered in the middle of recent ranges ahead of a highly