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Global Economy
Lagarde says ECB rates to be lifted for ‘several meetings'
ECB officials want to reach the so-called neutral rate of interest, which neither stimulates nor restricts the economy.
September 26, 2022
US Economy
Fed to hike and hammer home hawkish message
"They have been behind the curve systematically. They have to think getting in front of the curve would be good.”
September 21, 2022
US stocks
Markets roiled by inflation leave investors with nowhere to hide
Persistent increase in core inflation is bad new for assets of all stripes.
September 18, 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
Results
Digital Core REIT to distribute 2.37 US cents per unit, announces acquisition plans
The distribution will go ex on Aug 4 and paid on Sept 28.
July 28, 2022
US Economy
Are interest rates at neutral? Markets certainly hope so
The Fed took way too long to understand and to respond properly to inflation
July 28, 2022
China Focus
Hong Kong raises benchmark interest rate following Fed move
The HKMA moves in lockstep with the Fed, given the Hong Kong dollar’s peg to the greenback.
July 28, 2022
US Economy
Fed sees 'more restrictive' rates possible if inflation persists
The FOMC viewed maintaining the central bank’s credibility to control inflation as crucial.
July 07, 2022
Global Economy
Fed Sees ‘More Restrictive’ Rates Possible If Inflation Persists
The Fed has indicated a 75bps hike in FFR this month but Bloomberg economists say it could be 50bps if oil prices fall
July 07, 2022
REITs
The advantage of the external manager model
REITs are able to escape higher labour costs because of the external manager model, but are impacted by higher interest rates
July 05, 2022