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Why inflation heats up and is so hard to cool down
One of the biggest challenges facing the post-pandemic world is how to tame inflation.
November 28, 2022
US Economy
Powell to set stage for slowing Fed rate hikes amid hawkish tone
Investors expect the Fed to slowdown next month with rates peaking around 5% next year from the current range of 3.75% to 4.00%
November 28, 2022
Investing strategies
Consider US tech and cyclical counters following October inflation easing, says Phillip Nova
"A less hawkish Fed could result in lower interest rates which means a lower cost of borrowing for businesses"
November 11, 2022
US Economy
US inflation slows more than forecast, gives Fed downshift room
The consumer price index was up 7.7% from a year earlier, the smallest annual advance since the start of the year
November 11, 2022
US Economy
Fed 'hasn't accomplished anything' on labour market, Dudley says
The Fed: Really very sorry that we're causing all the pain for you, but we have to take care of our core problem: inflation
November 07, 2022
Global Economy
Chinese trade unexpectedly drops as domestic, global demand slow
The weakness in exports adds to the domestic pressures on an economy which is already struggling
November 07, 2022
US Economy
US inflation to pose fresh test for Powell's Fed
Policy makers are already signaling that rates may peak at a higher level than previously assumed.
November 06, 2022
Global Economy
Maersk cuts forecast for global container demand on slowdown
Global container demand is seen to decline between 2% and 4%
November 02, 2022
Gold
Should gold investors fear a strong US dollar?
Gold demand globally has seen renewed interest this year, especially outside the US
November 01, 2022
Global Economy
Fed and BOE prepare 75 basis-point salvos on inflation
For the Fed, the fourth such out-sized move on Wednesday will bring it to a crossroads.
October 30, 2022