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Fed pivot will dominate year of rate cuts
Central banks around the world are poised to begin easing monetary policy as inflation continues to retreat.
January 09, 2024
US Economy
Coming rate cuts portend a 1980s-style economic resurgence: Bloomberg opinion
The key economic question for 2024 is how to think about the interest rate cuts we’re likely to get from the Federal Reserve.
January 05, 2024
US Economy
US Fed sees rates staying high for some time with cuts eyed in 2024
The minutes indicated increased optimism among participants about the path of inflation, noting “clear progress.”
January 04, 2024
Broker's Calls
UOB Kay Hian downgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘market weight’ amid anticipated interest rate downcycle
OCBC is analyst Jonathan Koh’s top pick due to its commitment to maintaining its 50% dividend payout ratio.
January 02, 2024
Investing 101
What Fed rate cuts mean for your money, mortgages and more
The US Federal Reserve just gave its clearest signal yet that rate cuts are coming at its meeting on Dec 13.
December 15, 2023
US Economy
UBS strategists see far deeper Fed rate cuts than what markets are pricing
UBS strategists predict that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 275 basis points next year.
November 13, 2023
US Economy
US Fed signals yield rise reduces need to hike, but door still open
The unanimous decision left the target range for the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%.
November 02, 2023
US Economy
Powell signals Fed to stay on hold and keep future hike on table
The comments effectively affirm market expectations for the Fed to skip a rate increase for a second straight meeting on Oct 31.
October 20, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: Fed signals higher-for-longer rates; Goldman raises Brent oil forecast to US$100 as rally builds
Quoteworthy: "Ukrainian soldiers are doing with their blood what the UN Security Council should do by its voting."
September 21, 2023
US Economy
Key takeaways from Fed chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech
Powell made it clear that the US central bank was prepared to raise interest rates further if needed.
August 26, 2023