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Kenyan shilling hits record low of 150 to the dollar
Kenyan shilling hits record low of 150 to the dollar
by  AFP

The Kenyan shilling sank to a new all-time low of 150 to the dollar on Monday, adding to the woes of people already battered by high inflation and a raft of new taxes. According to Central Bank of Kenya data, the dollar was selling at just over 150 shillings, although some commercial banks and foreign exchange bureaux have been trading it at that level or higher in recent weeks.

Taiwan defends Foxconn over China tax probe
Taiwan defends Foxconn over China tax probe
by  AFP

Taiwan defended tech giant Foxconn on Monday after China launched an investigation into several of the firm's sites, saying that Taiwanese businesses should not be subjected to "political interference". "They should not be subject to political scrutiny or political interference."

Equities drop as traders keep wary eye on Middle East crisis
Equities drop as traders keep wary eye on Middle East crisis
by  AFP

Asian markets extended last week's sell-off Monday on fears of a regional conflict in the Middle East and worries that US interest rates will remain elevated for longer than initially thought. "The main question dominating global financial markets, particularly for Asian capital markets, is whether the sell-off in US Treasuries will subside or persist," said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management.

ECB set to hold rates as inflation drifts downwards
ECB set to hold rates as inflation drifts downwards
by  AFP

For the first time in over a year, European Central Bank policymakers are expected to decide against raising interest rates again when they gather in Athens on Thursday. The central bank, which holds one meeting outside its Frankfurt headquarters every year, looks set to follow in the footsteps of the US Federal Reserve and pause interest rate hikes for the time being.