Citi

US Economy

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.

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.

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.
Multiple pathways for young talents to join the financial sector - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.
Citi says Wall Street is wrong to slash Fed rate-cut bets - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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

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
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