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US Fed holds rates steady, to remain so through 2020
SINGAPORE (Dec 13): The US Federal Reserve has signalled that it will keep rates unchanged, which indicates borrowing costs in the country will remain at status quo even as it heads into next year’s presidential election with moderate economic growth an
December 13, 2019
Global Markets
Opportunities for fixed income assets amid robust US economy, says Nikko AM
SINGAPORE (Oct 10): Despite the unresolved US-China trade conflict and declining global growth, Andre Severino says the US economy is still robust and will likely remain so for longer.
October 10, 2019
Global Economy
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SINGAPORE (July 8): “Large organisations respond to leadership, not administrative heads and not managers but leaders, and Iacocca was a brilliant leader.” — Long-time car industry executive Bob Lutz, describing his mentor Lee Iacocca, who led Ford,
July 05, 2019
Global Economy
MAS maintains monetary policy stance amid tough economic outlook; records $19.2 bil in earnings
SINGAPORE (July 1): The Monetary Authority of Singapore will keep its exchange rate-based monetary policy stance, signalling a status quo in line with that of the US Federal Reserve. This comes after two rounds of tightening by MAS last year, while keepin
June 28, 2019
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Active management can deliver attractive returns amid tightening liquidity, says Charles Schwab
SINGAPORE (Dec 10): In the last few years, passive fund management has become increasingly popular among investors, as its returns have often outperformed those of active investing. One reason
for this outperformance can be attributed to the ultra-loose
December 10, 2018
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Active management can deliver attractive returns amid tightening liquidity, says Charles Schwab
SINGAPORE (Dec 10): In the last few years, passive fund management has become increasingly popular among investors, as its returns have often outperformed those of active investing. One reason
for this outperformance can be attributed to the ultra-loose
December 10, 2018
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Active management can deliver attractive returns amid tightening liquidity, says Charles Schwab
SINGAPORE (Dec 10): In the last few years, passive fund management has become increasingly popular among investors, as its returns have often outperformed those of active investing. One reason
for this outperformance can be attributed to the ultra-loose
December 10, 2018
Global Economy
5 things Nouriel Roubini has to say about the global trade outlook
SINGAPORE (July 6): In the words of Nouriel Roubini, everybody loses in a trade war.
July 06, 2018
Global Economy
Call it 'disruption' and not a 'financial crisis', says former Fed chair Yellen of ongoing global uncertainties
PARIS (June 29): Contrary to popular opinion, Janet L. Yellen does not see an impending financial crisis from the escalating trade tensions between the US and China, higher current asset valuations and volatility from diverging monetary policies.
June 29, 2018