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Fed hikes 75 basis points; Powell says 75 or 50 likely in July
"Clearly, today’s 75 basis-point increase is an unusually large one and I do not expect moves of this size to be common."
June 16, 2022
US Economy
Aggressive Fed moves back in play as yields surge on CPI shock
Two-year Treasury yields climbed to a 15-year high of 3.19% and the 10-year equivalent added as much as 4 basis points to 3.20%.
June 13, 2022
Special Event
Investors should expect more pain before relief
Given the current market conditions, it is unlikely that investors would start seeing a recovery in the short term.
June 02, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: DPM Heng warns retail investors against crypto; investors trying to get ahead of good news in China
Other news this week: US Fed’s Bullard sees 3.5% rates setting up cuts in 2023 or 2024
June 02, 2022
US Economy
Fed officials back half-point hikes, Cleveland Fed president open to doing more
“We don’t rule out 75 forever,” Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said in an interview Tuesday.
May 11, 2022
US Economy
Fed hikes rates half-point as Powell signals similar moves ahead
The US Fed just unleashed the most aggressive policy action in decades to combat soaring inflation.
May 05, 2022
US Economy
Why the Federal Reserve keeps underestimating inflation
The Fed will have to formulate a more assertive plan for bringing it back down to their 2% target / Bloomberg
May 02, 2022
Broker's Calls
DBS, UOB, CDG, ST Engineering and Genting among RHB's top picks amid inflation theme
The brokerage has also estimated a target of 3,460 points for the Straits Times Index for the end of 2022.
April 25, 2022
US Economy
Cathie Wood says Fed won't hike as much as market priced in
“We do believe that the Fed is getting lots of messages right now that it should not tighten too much,” Wood said.
April 24, 2022