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Bloomberg A sense of caution is gripping peso bulls as markets approach the Philippine central bank’s interest-rate decision. Increased speculation that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will ease monetary policy is threatening to break the peso’s Asia-beating rally this quarter. A reduction in the benchmark rate could give foreign investors — who already don’t seem too keen on buying Philippine …

Bloomberg US stocks edged higher as Apple Inc’s upbeat sales projection boosted technology shares, while Treasuries climbed before the Federal Reserve’s decision. The S&P 500 Index looked for a fourth day of gains and a fresh record and tech-heavy Nasdaq indexes outperformed as the iPhone maker again closed in on a $1 trillion market valuation. Advanced Micro Devices Inc’s outlook …

Bloomberg Even with Asia’s top performance, foreign investors are still not convinced to buy Philippine bonds. Local-currency notes in the Philippines have yielded almost 10 percent this year through April, compared with less than 2 percent for China and India, data compiled by Bloomberg show. High taxes, a less liquid market, and tedious documentary requirements are some of the gripes …

Bloomberg Investors are running out of reasons to chase the bull market in Chinese stocks. After adding as much as $2.5 trillion to share values and outpacing gains everywhere else in the world, the rally in China is starting to look tired. Headwinds include an uninspiring earnings season, as well as the likelihood that Beijing will pursue a less aggressive …

Bloomberg The decline in US stocks deepened as disappointing results from Alphabet Inc weighed on technology companies amid heightened angst over US-China trade talks. The S&P 500 Index fell from a record high, while the Nasdaq-100 Index was poised for its biggest drop in more than a month. Pfizer Inc surged on better-than-estimated results. Treasuries rose on the eve of …

Bloomberg US stocks rose above their record high at the start of a week packed with data that will provide clues on global economic growth. Treasury yields and the dollar climbed, while oil fell. Financial and industrial companies led gains in the S&P 500 Index as traders also awaited earnings reports from giants including Alphabet Inc, General Motors Co and …

Bloomberg This year’s rally in Chinese shares is threatening to unravel almost as quickly as it began. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.8 percent and ended the session below its 50-day moving average. That follows its 5.6 percent slump, the worst performance versus global equities since early 2016. The ChiNext Index dropped 2.6 percent. China was the best place in …

Bloomberg The world economy’s ability to rebound from its recent soft patch will be tested anew as data is released from Washington to Beijing. Federal Reserve officials conclude a meeting on Wednesday amid expectations they won’t change their monetary policy settings as counterparts elsewhere follow its dovish turn. A press conference by Chairman Jerome Powell will be eyed for insights …

Bloomberg These are troubling times for the New Zealand dollar but a whiff of optimism is in the air. The kiwi has been the worst-performing major currency over the past month, tumbling 3.6 percent, after the central bank said the next policy move was likely to be an interest-rate cut. Disappointing first-quarter inflation numbers helped speed its decline. The double …

Bloomberg US equities were little changed as investors assessed corporate earnings and economic data. Treasuries joined a global rally in sovereign bonds and the dollar extended its rally to a six-week high. The S&P 500 Index fluctuated between small losses and gains after closing at a record. AT&T Inc and Caterpillar Inc fell after reporting first-quarter results, while Boeing Co …