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China Focus
China all fired up after Covid ‘slumber’
In 2022, China was cut off from the world with a self-imposed barrier. It is a mistake to think that China slumbered.
December 16, 2022
US Economy
US core CPI posts smallest monthly increase in more than a year
The report, the last of 2022, points to inflation that — while much too high — is beginning to ease.
December 13, 2022
Global Economy
World economy heads for one of its worst years in three decades
Growth will reach just 2.4% in 2023, down from an estimated 3.2%
December 06, 2022
China Focus
China leaders may signal policy shift to economy from Covid zero
Officials may indicate a more supportive stance toward the housing sector
December 02, 2022
US Economy
Powell to set stage for slowing Fed rate hikes amid hawkish tone
Investors expect the Fed to slowdown next month with rates peaking around 5% next year from the current range of 3.75% to 4.00%
November 28, 2022
Global Economy
Global growth to be as weak next year as 2009, IIF forecasts
“Our base case is that fighting drags on into 2024, given that the conflict is ‘existential’ for Putin.”
November 25, 2022
US Economy
Fed to hike and hammer home hawkish message
"They have been behind the curve systematically. They have to think getting in front of the curve would be good.”
September 21, 2022
Global Economy
Global economy faces four key risks: Ravi Menon
Singapore's heavily trade-reliant economy is vulnerable to a darkening global outlook
September 20, 2022
US Economy
Fed tilts toward third 75 basis-point hike on stubborn inflation
A case can be made for going even bigger. But there are persuasive arguments for not delivering a shock 100 basis-point increase
September 18, 2022
US stocks
Markets roiled by inflation leave investors with nowhere to hide
Persistent increase in core inflation is bad new for assets of all stripes.
September 18, 2022