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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
Global Economy
ECB intensifies inflation fight with historic jumbo hike
The unprecedented monetary-tightening step underlines growing alarm as price pressures in the eurozone broaden beyond energy.
September 08, 2022
Global Economy
Can Southeast Asia weather the coming storm?
The headwinds are intensifying, and our region must expect trouble on several fronts.
September 07, 2022
Asean
More to life than inflation? Indonesia is just asking
Now, with inflation resurgent and public health crises still lingering, the role and shape of central banks is up for grabs
September 04, 2022
US Economy
Powell abandons soft landing goal as he seeks growth recession
Stock prices have swooned since the Fed chair vowed to do what it takes to rid the economy of too-high inflation.
September 01, 2022
Global Economy
Inflation's winners need to help out the losers
It will be companies that have benefited the most from the pandemic-induced imbalance of supply and demand.
August 28, 2022
Global Markets
Stocks face another sharp slide after Powell's hawkish pivot
"The game of assessing the Fed .. has shifted from guessing how high the peak rate might be to also how long it might stay"
August 28, 2022
Singapore economy
Policy of strengthening Singdollar to deal with inflation cannot be overdone, says Lee
Lee reiterates that the government is ready to help people, especially lower income households, with rising costs of living.
August 21, 2022
Global Economy
Three globalisation shocks could hurt China and help India
China can overcome its challenges, just as India can seize the initiative.
August 18, 2022