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Reasons for the relative performances of countries in managing Covid-19
Rich and poor divide will widen further post-Covid-19.
August 06, 2021
Broker's Calls
BOS bullish on US equities as ‘blue wave’ brings on a ‘stimulus wave’
The “blue wave” will be bullish for risk assets, pushing up Treasury yields despite a bearish outlook for USD
January 11, 2021
US Economy
Can the US avoid its third government shutdown in three years?
The previous two shutdowns occurred in January 2018 and December 2018-January 2019.
December 18, 2020
US Economy
Congress running out of time to pass fiscal stimulus as holiday season approaches
The current temporary measure expires after midnight on 11 December, which would lead to a Federal Government shutdown.
November 30, 2020
US Presidential Race
Trump may pursue "scorched earth" policy in the final days of his presidency
President Donald Trump may have lost his bid for re-election, but his capacity for disruption is far from gone.
November 09, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore plans more fiscal stimulus in 2021 to spur recovery: Ong Ye Kung
“There will be a new budget to be announced early next year -- around February is our timetable," says Ong.
October 15, 2020
US stocks
Asian markets brought down to earth as stimulus hopes fade
Shares slipped in much of Asia, while Australian equities outperformed. S&P500 contracts fluctuated after a Wednesday retreat.
October 15, 2020
Emerging Markets
Emerging market investors sanguine about US election outcome
While U.S. VIX futures declined last week as bets on likely price volatility eased, the drop was slower than for EMs.
October 12, 2020
Singapore economy
MAS expected to keep monetary policy unchanged in upcoming review, says BNP Paribas
"Since March, SGD has traded stronger in line with global trading partners,” say BNP Paribas analysts.
October 09, 2020
US Economy
Trump ends stimulus talks, spurning Powell and roiling markets
Americans’ incomes fell by 2.7% in August as supplemental insurance benefits from the first round of stimulus expired.
October 07, 2020