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Singapore economy
Singapore narrows 2023 GDP growth projection to lower range
MTI expects Singapore's 2023 GDP to be at between 0.5% to 1.5%, from 0.5% to 2.5%
August 11, 2023
US Economy
Fed seen hiking final time to a 22-year peak in economist survey
Most of the economists expect no change in the FOMC statement’s guidance
July 20, 2023
Asean
Foreign investment: Trends looking good for India and Southeast Asia
The global investment environment is changing to benefit Southeast Asia and other emerging Asian markets such as India
July 19, 2023
China Focus
China's growth disappoints, fuelling calls for more stimulus
'The recovery and development foundation is still not solid yet'
July 17, 2023
US Economy
Fed open to another rate hike after expected increase this month
'It's really too early to say that we’ve declared victory on inflation'
July 17, 2023
China Focus
Big China stimulus isn't coming, former IMF official Zhu Min says
Any policies will likely target structural issues rather than big macroeconomic ones
June 29, 2023
Global Economy
Powell says likely need two or more hikes to cool inflation
Inflation pressures continue to run high, and the process of getting inflation back down to 2% has a long way to go
June 29, 2023
China Focus
Xi vows to protect foreign investors in charm offensive
It is becoming increasingly clear that the post-pandemic recovery is starting to flag
June 28, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore manufacturing output for May down 10.8%, prompting economist to warn of technical recession
On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basic, output was down 3.9%
June 26, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore GDP to barely stay positive; stay put with high-yield big caps
The STI is supported by the inexpensive valuation of just over 10x forward P/E and an attractive dividend yield of 5.3%
June 08, 2023