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Cryptocurrency
Are we in a cryptocurrency bubble? Crypto fans are about to find out
Bitcoin, though, remains a supreme shape-shifter.
January 10, 2022
Gold
Gold feels the pressure from rising yields but holds ground as a safe-haven asset
Sandu remains bullish on gold for the long-term despite the pressures from rising global government yields and the dollar.
September 27, 2021
Broker's Calls
USD likely to be supported with Fed moves: analysts
Analysts from Bank of Singapore, DBS and UOB expect the Fed to announce tapering this November.
September 27, 2021
US Economy
Fed taper could start 'soon' and end around mid-2022: Powell
The projections are not a policy commitment and reflect the personal views of policy makers.
September 23, 2021
Global Economy
Developed economies face high debt and low growth after Covid-19
Developed economies may instead accept a smaller population and lower growth, focusing instead on keeping GDP per capita high.
June 04, 2021
Broker's Calls
Fed rate hike remains unlikely, but Maybank Kim Eng sees more hawkish FOMC in 2022
That said, all six Fed Board of Governors led by Fed Chair Powell still command the majority on the FOMC.
June 01, 2021
US Economy
Fed upgrades view of economy while keeping rates near zero
The US Fed upgraded its assessment of the US economy but said it was not ready to consider scaling back pandemic support.
April 30, 2021
Tong's Portfolio
US stocks likely to outperform next 6 months
One of the biggest drivers of the ongoing rally is liquidity.
April 23, 2021
Global Economy
Inflation: the devil we knew
The Fed has made it abundantly clear that if and when inflation accelerates, it will at first sit back and watch.
April 09, 2021
Global Economy
Inflation: the devil we knew
The Fed has made it abundantly clear that if and when inflation accelerates, it will at first sit back and watch.
April 09, 2021