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US Economy
US economic growth quickened last quarter with inventory boost
The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 5.5% increase in GDP.
January 27, 2022
Global Economy
World economy now set to surpass US$100 trillion in 2022
The forecast is in line with estimates of the International Monetary Fund
December 26, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore marches into 2022 in good shape
The economy is recovering nicely, though not quite as dramatically as we had hoped for.
December 21, 2021
China Focus
China property and energy crises deliver blow to GDP growth
China's 3Q2021 GDP slows to 4.9% y-o-y growth, down from 7.9% y-o-y growth in 2Q2021 as slower property market bites
October 18, 2021
Singapore economy
MAS to hold, signal policy move next April
Investors will be sensitive to any MAS comments on the global inflation debate
October 13, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP expected to expand 6.6% in 2021, slightly above previous prediction: MAS survey
In the September survey, the respondents say they expect Singapore’s GDP to grow by 7.0% y-o-y in 3Q2021.
September 01, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: Hong Kong's booming IPO market poised for lift; Netflix to offer video games
Netflix shares gained as much as 2.1% to US$559.53 in late trading on July 14.
July 15, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP expands 1.3% y-o-y in 1Q21; MTI keeps 4-6% growth forecast for 2021
The 1Q2021 expansion was mainly supported by the manufacturing, finance & insurance and wholesale trade sectors.
May 25, 2021
Global Economy
Global economy set to lose up to 18% of GDP if no action taken against climate change: Swiss Re Institute
The impact of weather-related natural disasters will lead to substantial income and productivity losses over time
April 26, 2021
Broker's Calls
StarHub 'not quite in green lane yet': RHB
Amid the competition and monetisation of 5G services, Singtel remains RHB’s sector top pick at “buy” with a target price of $3.10.
April 06, 2021