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Global Markets
Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia
Analysts see cheap Chinese stocks, Korean reform beneficiaries and Indian domestic-driven equities among the haven plays in Asia.
April 28, 2024
US Economy
Fed's message that rates will stay on hold for 'some time' clashes with 2023 rate-cut bets
The central bank looks set on Wednesday to increase its benchmark rate by 50 bps in a downshift after four straight 75 bps moves.
December 12, 2022
Banking & finance
OCBC to raise flagship OCBC 360 account interest rates up to 7.65%
The revised rates mark an all-time high for the bank
October 31, 2022
Banking & finance
Singapore's highest deposit rates in 24 years spark long waits
Several lenders in the city-state are dangling promotional interest rates as high as 2.8% on Singapore dollar fixed deposits.
September 08, 2022
REITs
Credit investment implications from recent REITs and developers’ moves
OCBC analysts share key developments from REITs and property developers, as well as implications to corporate credit investors.
February 10, 2022
Broker's Calls
Are emerging market investment-grade bonds still worth the risk?
“Our view remains that the Fed will not taper QE in 2021 and will not hike until 2024,” says Eli Lee of Bank of Singapore.
March 09, 2021
Right Timing
Firmer interest rates, US stimulus boost oil, cyclicals and STI
Higher interest rates, US stimulus boost cyclicals and the STI, which have broken out of 2-month sideways ranges.
January 08, 2021