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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
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.
October 12, 2022
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.
July 28, 2022
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.
December 14, 2017
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.
June 28, 2017
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.
April 03, 2017
Commodities
Investors are pouring into gold
NEW YORK (Feb 3): The Federal Reserve has emboldened gold bulls.
February 03, 2017