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Fed officials signal divide over whether to hike rates again
The Fed officials are debating on if they raise rates again.
April 12, 2023
US Economy
Fed fund rate expected to rise to above 5% in 2023 following 75bps rate hike in November
While some analysts believe the pace of rate hikes may slow, as guided by the Fed, most believe the Fed fund rate will exceed 4%.
November 04, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Temasek to invest in new fund under Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures; gold hits three-week low
Quoteworthy: "I think it is a shambles and a disgrace." — Senior British MP Charles Walker
October 20, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Markets will be more selective in tech stock valuations as liquidity dries up
Given the magnitude of prevailing uncertainties, it is not surprising that the US Federal Reserve will try to tread cautiously.
March 10, 2022
US Economy
The next Fed meeting will offer more surprises
At the Fed's policy-making meeting on Dec 14 & 15, officials will announce a speedier tapering of asset purchases.
December 09, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: Strong demand for tickets on Singapore-Malaysia Causeway reopening; MAS weighs action over DBS service glitch
As many as 2,880 people a day will be allowed to travel in the initial phase of the reopening of the causeway.
November 26, 2021
Global Economy
Central banks and the looming financial reckoning
Central banks' contributions to global financial stability have never been more important.
October 07, 2021
Global review
For Fed taper, the end matters more
The Fed is currently buying US$80 billion ($108 billion) a month in Treasuries and US$40 billion of mortgage-backed securities.
August 26, 2021
Broker's Calls
Keep positions in selected retail and office S-REITs and industrial S-REITs as US 10-year yields look set to rise: DBS
The analysts at DBS have rated all the REITs under their coverage (mentioned within the article) at “buy”.
June 22, 2021
Broker's Calls
DBS, CapitaLand, MNACT, FLCT and other S-REITs to benefit from ongoing rotation: OCBC
OCBC adds that energy and materials sectors are ‘attractively valued’; to benefit from White House’s focus on infrastructure bill.
March 17, 2021