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Could a capital spending surge be the next surprise for the world economy?
Recovered parts of the global economy will see a vigorous new capital spending cycle that'll raise economic growth: Manu Bhaskaran
June 11, 2021
Covid-19
What is waiting for us in a post-pandemic economy?
Although risks remain and the economy will likely see some permanent changes following the pandemic, the outlook is optimistic.
June 04, 2021
Global Economy
Markets will likely pass peak growth and monetary accommodation in 2021: Bank of Singapore
The BoS team remains “risk-on” through its overweight positions in equities, with a preference for the US and Asia ex-Japan.
May 28, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore economic growth could surpass 6% in 2021, but disparate recovery expected across sectors : MAS
Going forward, a more muted relationship is expected between the response to Covid-19 and economic activity, says MAS.
April 28, 2021
Global Economy
Global economy set to lose up to 18% of GDP if no action taken against climate change: Swiss Re Institute
The impact of weather-related natural disasters will lead to substantial income and productivity losses over time
April 26, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Rise in bond yield forcing investors to re-evaluate
Stepping into 2Q2021, it is crucial to stay ahead and be equipped for a post-Covid world — The New Economic Cycle.
April 23, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: Eden bulk purchase rumoured to be $300 mil; Singaporean charged for nickel scam
Bulk purchase at luxury condo Eden rumoured to be $300 million and other news this week.
March 26, 2021
Global Economy
The shape of global recovery
What will the global economic recovery look like?
March 26, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: MAS charges four for false trading; SGX invests in HeveaConnect; China vaccine diplomacy concerns
Quoteworthy -"I’ve not been exactly sitting on my hands in the past three years," says former Hong Kong chief executive C Y Leung.
March 05, 2021
Global Economy
Is economic optimism really all that bad for markets?
Are markets over-reacting, pricing in higher inflation and other risks when they should not?
March 05, 2021