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Will central banks continue to buy gold?
Purchasing is likely to continue through at least the end of 2022
July 27, 2022
Emerging Markets
Foreign investors drained $40 billion from emerging Asia last quarter, and it could get worse
The reason foreign investors are selling shares is because central banks are tightening their monetary policy.
July 04, 2022
Global Economy
Farewell, transitory: Markets heed central banks' inflation call
"Throughout 2021, the debate was whether soaring inflation is transitory -- this debate is now over."
December 19, 2021
Global Economy
Central banks and the looming financial reckoning
Central banks' contributions to global financial stability have never been more important.
October 07, 2021
Tong's Portfolio
Negative real returns can be logical at times
The reality is that the stock market is not the economy.
July 30, 2021
Global Economy
Central banks' taper dilemma
How can central banks continue to support the economic recovery?
April 16, 2021
Global Economy
Should we fear inflation in 2021? Bank of Singapore's chief economist weighs in
Bank of Singapore’s chief economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin says inflation is set to pick up again in the first half of 2021.
December 21, 2020
Zest
Next big shift in economics takes shape under Covid shadow
A rare regime-change in economic policy is edging central bankers out of the pivotal role they have played for decades.
October 12, 2020
Gold
Central banks buying more gold, forecast to pick up in 2021 after slowdown in 2020
Gold buying by central banks, an important driver of bullion’s advance in recent years, is forecast to pick up in 2021.
October 05, 2020
Global Economy
World's central banks adjust to Fed three-year plan
While a cheaper US currency could affect the inflation outlooks of other central banks, few may respond with immediate loosening.
September 20, 2020