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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
US Economy
Fed hikes rates half-point as Powell signals similar moves ahead
The US Fed just unleashed the most aggressive policy action in decades to combat soaring inflation.
May 05, 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
These stocks stand to celebrate a happy ending to 2016
SINGAPORE (Nov 29): As 2016 draws to a close, DBS Vickers Securities is shifting the spotlight on December as a crucial month for markets – particularly with key events such as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting and Fed
November 29, 2016
Fed ‘should be able to sneak in one hike’ this year
SINGAPORE (July 28): As widely expected, the Federal Reserve has decided to keep the target range for federal funds rate at 0.25-0.5% following its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 26-27.
July 28, 2016