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Citi’s strategists say Fed should pause, opposing its economists
The strategists recommended that investors position for a pause by the Fed next month by paying the rate on the overnight index swap contract corresponding to the Fed’s December rate decision.
2 days ago
Banking & finance
Citi, HSBC eye mass affluent in S’pore with branch pivots, new offerings
Citibank will close its last “transactional” branch in Singapore, while HSBC has announced the largest update to its Premier and Premier Elite offerings in over two decades.
October 03, 2024
Banking & finance
Citigroup plans to hire talent in Hong Kong in wealth push
The bank’s investments business in Hong Kong is up almost 20% y-o-y.
September 16, 2024
IBF 50th anniversary
Multiple pathways for young talents to join the financial sector
The IBF provides support to financial institutions to groom young talents to join the financial sector.
September 12, 2024
Deals, joint ventures & alliances
Citi sees more Asia dealmaking activity in coming quarters
“We’ve been incredibly busy across Asia, but in particular in Taiwan and India.”
August 28, 2024
Global Markets
Citi says hedge funds are using US dollars for new carry trades
“We’ve been concerned about the FX carry trade for a while now.”
August 20, 2024
IPO
More IPOs likely to return in 2025 after shorter year in 2024: Citi
Even though India is in the spotlight at the moment, Citi sees countries like Indonesia and Vietnam exhibiting strong growth.
July 04, 2024
Investing strategies
US elections unlikely to change the direction of the world economy and markets: Citi Wealth
A recovering China economy could further boost the region, with Citi Wealth optimistic about Japan and Southeast Asia.
June 20, 2024
Investing strategies
Citi says Wall Street is wrong to slash Fed rate-cut bets
Citi is sticking by its forecast for five-quarter point cuts this year
April 18, 2024
Gold
Gold seen hitting US$3,000 at Citi as investor inflows juice rally
The start of a Fed cutting cycle into 2025 will provide further impetus for investment demand
April 16, 2024