Fed rate hike

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%.

Broker's Calls

CLSA lifts all three TPs of Singapore banks on higher-than-expected NIMs

The banking sector is also the only sector in the market to benefit from the rising rates, note the analysts at CLSA.
US Fed hikes 75 basis points second time, signals third is possible - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US Economy

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.

Global Economy

Fed raises interest rates, keeps 2018 policy outlook unchanged

(Dec 14): The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday but left its rate outlook for the coming years unchanged even as policymakers projected a short-term jump in US economic growth from the Trump administration’s proposed tax cuts.

Investing strategies

Global investor confidence remains subdued across regions in June: State Street

SINGAPORE (June 28): The State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI) declined slightly in June to now stand at 101, down from the previous month’s reading of 102.6.

Singapore REITs get an upgrade as Fed doves & hawks tussle

SINGAPORE (April 3): CIMB Research is upgrading its sector outlook on Singapore REITs (S-REITs) from “underweight” to “overweight” on a dovish Fed outlook in addition to a potential sector re-rating ahead of a broader physical recovery in 2018.

Commodities

Investors are pouring into gold

NEW YORK (Feb 3): The Federal Reserve has emboldened gold bulls.
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