US Federal Reserve (The Fed)

Global Economy

Can Southeast Asian economies remain resilient?

The global monetary tightening led by the US Federal Reserve will influence the impact on Asean
Fed officials weigh pruning balance sheet by US$95 bil a month - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US Economy

Fed officials weigh pruning balance sheet by US$95 bil a month

The move to reduce the balance sheet will extend a sharp pivot toward fighting inflation.

US Economy

Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 as Fed boosts rates

Deutsche Bank is one of the first major banks to forecast a US recession.

US Economy

Higher yields seen as headwinds to investors; FOMC's hawkish stance could intensify: analysts

Analysts at DBS and UOB are expecting to see cumulative basis point increases this year.

Global Economy

Briefs: Fed ramps up inflation fight in economy tough enough to cope

In other news, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam appeared to acknowledge frustration with the city’s strict Covid-19 policies.

US Economy

What the Fed's rate hike means for inflation, saving accounts, crypto and stocks

The hike — the first since 2018 — was widely expected.

Broker's Calls

FOMC meeting expected to be hawkish, says Bank of Singapore

According to the Bank of Singapore's chief economist, the Fed’s stance is “likely to strengthen the USD and push US yields higher"

Global Economy

Powell sees Fed rate liftoff in March while Ukraine fogs outlook

Critics, including some Republican lawmakers, say the US central bank has been too slow to act.

Investing strategies

2022: A year of reopening, rate hike and GST increase

After a false start in 2021, economic reopening is deemed inevitable, says Phillip Securities' Terence Chua.

Credit downgrade

Asia credit remains high-quality diversifier despite volatility

Asia credit has continued to grow as a solid asset class, reaching A$1.8 trillion ($1.7 trillion).
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