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Can Southeast Asian economies remain resilient?
The global monetary tightening led by the US Federal Reserve will influence the impact on Asean
April 20, 2022
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.
April 07, 2022
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.
April 06, 2022
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.
March 29, 2022
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.
March 17, 2022
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.
March 17, 2022
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"
March 15, 2022
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.
March 02, 2022
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.
February 17, 2022
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).
February 17, 2022