economists

Singapore economy

Singapore inflation seen quickening, growth slowing: Bloomberg survey

Economists polled by Bloomberg have cut their growth forecasts through the first quarter of next year.

Global Economy

Why we need more economists

SINGAPORE (Oct 14): In a recent commentary in The New York Times, Binyamin Appelbaum placed the blame for increasing inequality in the US squarely at the feet of economists. He cited the work, among others, of Nobel laureate economist Robert Lucas, who di
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Global Markets

Japan core machinery orders fall as demand uncertainty sets in

TOKYO (Jan 16): Japan's core machinery orders fell in November at the fastest pace in seven months in a sign that some companies may be turning cautious about capital expenditure because of uncertainty over domestic and overseas demand for goods and s
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