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US Economy
Fed delivers third-straight big hike, sees more increases ahead
The US Fed has raised interest rates by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time and forecast they would reach 4.6% in 2023.
September 22, 2022
Broker's Calls
DBS indicates preference for REITs with high yields amid Fed's hawkish stance
The top S-REIT performers for the month of August were Cromwell European REIT, EC World REIT and Sabana REIT.
September 06, 2022
US Economy
Powell abandons soft landing goal as he seeks growth recession
Stock prices have swooned since the Fed chair vowed to do what it takes to rid the economy of too-high inflation.
September 01, 2022
Global Economy
'Inflation fever' is finally breaking — but central banks won't stop hiking rates
Global inflation is finally coming off the boil, even if it’s set to remain far too hot for the liking of the world’s central bank
August 30, 2022
US Economy
Fed's QT to hit 'full stride' with central bank shrinking US$9 trillion portfolio
The central bank will finally begin unloading the Treasury bills it started amassing almost three years ago.
August 30, 2022
US Economy
Powell's new guidance: higher rates for longer to beat inflation
Equity prices tumbled as the message was absorbed, with the S&P 500 closing 3.4% lower for its worst day since mid-June.
August 27, 2022
US Economy
Fed chair Powell has chance to reset market expectations at Jackson Hole
Powell is expected to re-state the Fed’s resolve to keep raising interest rates to get inflation under control.
August 22, 2022
US Economy
US Fed hikes 75 basis points second time, signals third is possible
Chair Jerome Powell said a similar move was possible again, rejecting speculation that the US economy is in recession.
July 28, 2022
Broker's Calls
FX markets playing 'a game of two halves', USD to depreciate in 2H2022: DBS
Fed chair Jerome Powell did not rule out a US recession from the frontloading of Fed hikes to restore price stability.
June 28, 2022
US Economy
Powell finally has markets right where he wants them
Fighting inflation remains the Fed's top priority, and it won’t take kindly to traders undermining that goal.
June 23, 2022