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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
US Economy
US Fed sees rates staying high for some time with cuts eyed in 2024
The minutes indicated increased optimism among participants about the path of inflation, noting “clear progress.”
January 04, 2024
Broker's Calls
UOB Kay Hian downgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘market weight’ amid anticipated interest rate downcycle
OCBC is analyst Jonathan Koh’s top pick due to its commitment to maintaining its 50% dividend payout ratio.
January 02, 2024
US Economy
Economists see Powell’s message as 'hawkish'; 50 bps increase 'consistent' with forecasts
"Real interest would rise considerably next year, which could hurt economic growth and affect financial stability": DBS
December 16, 2022
Global Markets
What can Asian investors do during this volatility?
Analysts are also anticipating a choppy 3Q2022 ahead, and the US Fed being likely to hike 75 basis points in July.
June 17, 2022
Broker's Calls
DBS, UOB, CDG, ST Engineering and Genting among RHB's top picks amid inflation theme
The brokerage has also estimated a target of 3,460 points for the Straits Times Index for the end of 2022.
April 25, 2022
US Economy
Higher yields seen as headwinds to investors; FOMC's hawkish stance could intensify: analysts
Analysts at DBS and UOB are expecting to see cumulative basis point increases this year.
March 29, 2022
Broker's Calls
USD likely to be supported with Fed moves: analysts
Analysts from Bank of Singapore, DBS and UOB expect the Fed to announce tapering this November.
September 27, 2021
Broker's Calls
Fed rate hike remains unlikely, but Maybank Kim Eng sees more hawkish FOMC in 2022
That said, all six Fed Board of Governors led by Fed Chair Powell still command the majority on the FOMC.
June 01, 2021
Broker's Calls
Expect low rates till at least 2023, says Fed
OCBC Chief Economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin sees low rates persisting till as late as 2025.
September 17, 2020
Global Markets
Analysts not surprised by Fed's rate cut
SINGAPORE (Nov 4): On Oct 30, the US Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut this year, a move that was not unexpected.
November 01, 2019