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In search of a new equilibrium after the summer rally petered out in Jackson Hole
We are prepared to use continued weakness in the markets to reposition our portfolios for 2023 and beyond.
September 20, 2022
Global Economy
Global economy faces four key risks: Ravi Menon
Singapore's heavily trade-reliant economy is vulnerable to a darkening global outlook
September 20, 2022
IPO
China Vanke's unit seeks up to US$784 million in Hong Kong IPO
Temasek Holdings is among the cornerstone investors.
September 19, 2022
Currencies
Singapore dollar may become rare global winner as MAS tightens
The risk for Singapore dollar bulls is that the MAS decides to keep its policy unchanged next month
September 19, 2022
US Economy
Fed tilts toward third 75 basis-point hike on stubborn inflation
A case can be made for going even bigger. But there are persuasive arguments for not delivering a shock 100 basis-point increase
September 18, 2022
US stocks
Markets roiled by inflation leave investors with nowhere to hide
Persistent increase in core inflation is bad new for assets of all stripes.
September 18, 2022
Singapore economy
MAS sets aside $400 mil for local talent boost
"If we do this right, our financial centre will continue to stay relevant and competitive"
September 15, 2022
China Focus
Chinese conglomerate Fosun under scrutiny as bonds, shares slide
The group’s businesses span everything from Club Med to French fashion house Lanvin and the exclusive distributor of BioNTech SE
September 14, 2022
Global Economy
IMF plans food-shock help as it weighs revamp of global role
"We are going to go to our board with a menu of options on how we can build the fund for today."
September 14, 2022
US Economy
US inflation will guide Fed readying next hike
“We are in this for as long as it takes to get inflation down,” Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said.
September 11, 2022