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Yellen sees more rate hikes ahead if economy stays on course
(Feb 14): Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said more interest-rate increases will be appropriate if the US economy meets the central bank’s outlook of gradually rising inflation and tightening labor markets.
February 15, 2017
Daiwa's strategy for 2017
Banking on banks as the Trump card?
SINGAPORE (Jan 20): Daiwa Capital Markets says banking on Singapore banks could be investors’ best play amid global market jitters as Donald Trump begins his presidency on Jan 20.
January 20, 2017
Broker's Calls
One REIT to benefit from a rebounding US economy
SINGAPORE (Nov 23): RHB Singapore is initiating coverage on Manulife US REIT with a "buy” recommendation with a target price of 96 US cents ($1.37).
November 23, 2016
Brexit
Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on hold until Brexit impact clearer
WASHINGTON (July 7): Federal Reserve policymakers decided in June that interest rate hikes should stay on hold until they have a handle on the consequences of Britain's vote on EU membership, according to the minutes of the Fed's June policy meeti
July 07, 2016