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US Economy
US inflation will guide Fed readying next hike
“We are in this for as long as it takes to get inflation down,” Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said.
September 11, 2022
Global Markets
Stocks face another sharp slide after Powell's hawkish pivot
"The game of assessing the Fed .. has shifted from guessing how high the peak rate might be to also how long it might stay"
August 28, 2022
China Focus
Is China's economy at a turning point?
It almost seems as if nothing can go right anymore.
August 25, 2022
China Focus
China seeks to stabilise property market with loans, lower rates
“Lower mortgage rates could help sales stabilize, especially at a time when household expectations are so weak.”
August 22, 2022
Singapore economy
Changi Airport's Terminal 5 redesigned to operate more flexibly
Singapore's reputation as a "catch-up port" has been reinforced
August 21, 2022
Singapore economy
Policy of strengthening Singdollar to deal with inflation cannot be overdone, says Lee
Lee reiterates that the government is ready to help people, especially lower income households, with rising costs of living.
August 21, 2022
US Economy
Make America invest again
The experiences of many countries suggest that the hardest part of a major economic transition is the beginning
August 18, 2022
China Focus
Don’t believe the grim forecast. China is just fine
Firms in priority sectors continue to boost their capital expenditure.
August 18, 2022
Global Economy
Inflation seen to ease with combination of supply chain kinks smoothing, says Fitch Ratings
However, risks such as China's zero-Covid policy and war between Russia and Ukraine, remain
August 15, 2022
US Economy
Cooler inflation takes next Fed rate-hike size down to the wire
Markets are now pricing in the likelihood of a 50 basis-point increase in September rather than 75 basis points
August 11, 2022