Fiscal Stimulus
Coverage of Fiscal Stimulus in the Nexus archive.
- BOK Warns of Risks From Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs: Yonhap
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has issued a warning about risks associated with single-stock leveraged ETFs. South Korea may introduce 10 trillion won ($6.8 billion) in new fiscal stimulus by March to address uneven economic growth, with potential support for sectors like culture and the arts, according to a Citigroup report.
- Brazil softens Selic rate but concerns grow about fiscal stimulus on election year and impact of El Niño
Brazil’s central bank interest rate-setting committee, Copom, unanimously lowered the benchmark Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.25%, citing risks from election-year fiscal stimulus and the impact of a likely El Niño weather pattern on inflation.
- South Korea Unveils Measures to Stem Won Slide, Curb Speculation
South Korea plans to implement measures to address the won's decline and curb speculation, including a potential 10 trillion won fiscal stimulus in March to support sectors like culture and the arts, according to a Citigroup report.
- China Scaled Back Fiscal Stimulus in First Month of War in Iran
China reduced fiscal stimulus measures in response to the initial month of the war in Iran. The decision reflects a shift in economic policy amid regional security tensions.