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US Economy
Stock bulls won't find much to celebrate in Fed's pause
All told, there's plenty of reason to temper enthusiasm about the long-awaited 'pause.'
May 04, 2023
Global Economy
Will the global economy remain resilient and help Asia?
Economic activity around the world has been more resilient than feared
April 27, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore halts policy tightening after first-quarter slump
The Singapore dollar weakened 0.35% following the decision
April 14, 2023
Global Economy
Another financial crisis in our lifetime?
Then-Fed ChairJanet Yellen said in 2017 that we "would not witness another banking crisis in our lifetimes"
April 12, 2023
Global Economy
IMF warns five-year global growth outlook weakest since 1990
For 2023, global gross domestic product will likely expand by less than 3%
April 07, 2023
Global Markets
Destructive decoupling
In both the US and China, dissenting voices are either ignored or stifled
April 05, 2023
Geopolitics
Russia’s war with Ukraine has dragged on for a year. Amid the stalemate, Putin might give peace a chance
Amid the stalemate, Putin might give peace a chance
February 09, 2023
Geopolitics
War in Ukraine to transform global energy markets
The global economy will fragment further as Russia shifts trade away from Europe and towards China and India.
February 09, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Budget 2023: Clear decisive fiscal policies, please — to stimulate investments and create good jobs
Only a successful digitalisation and investment drive can make Malaysia Great Again.
February 03, 2023
Global Economy
China recalibrates its policies: What does that mean?
Just as there has been a rethink on domestic policies, a similar recalibration is underway in external relations.
January 25, 2023