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US Economy
US inflation cools again, giving Fed room to downshift on rates
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates further before pausing to assess
January 12, 2023
US Economy
Jamie Dimon says Fed may need to hike interest rates beyond 5%
"We were a little slow getting going."
January 10, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Bonds will recover faster with worst of rate hikes done
Bonds will recover faster with worst of rate hikes done.
November 03, 2022
Zest
Earnings surge but banks advise caution as peak interest rates approach
DBS and UOB's net profits have surged in 3Q2022 on loan growth and higher NIMs. The out look is optimistic with caveats
November 03, 2022
Zest
DBS hikes rates on high-yield savings accounts
DBS announces higher rates for high-yield savings accounts following OCBC's hike
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
Results
StanChart beats estimates as higher rates stoke profits
"We remain confident in the delivery of our 2024 financial targets."
October 26, 2022
Global Economy
Where has all the liquidity gone?
We must ask what blame central banks bear for financial markets’ current fragility.
October 13, 2022
US Economy
Fed officials are worried about the risks of doing too little on inflation
It would be important to calibrate the pace of further policy tightening
October 13, 2022
Special Event
Risks and opportunities for S-REITs in going overseas
How REIT managers manage their capital has become increasingly scrutinised amid rising interest rates
September 29, 2022