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Global Economy
Strengthening the global balance sheet
Faster productivity gains would support strong GDP growth, bolster incomes and wealth, and lead to a healthier balance sheet
June 15, 2023
US Economy
Brace for a bumpy path to interest rate summit
The global interest-rate cycle is close to a peak, but has not necessarily reached it
May 11, 2023
Right Timing
Rate hike aftermath is not risk free
As rate hike cycle approaches pause, strategists see easing probability in 2H2023 as recession sets in
May 04, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
What determines the exchange rate and is the ringgit fundamentally undervalued?
Yes, there are valid reasons for keeping interest rates low, but they come at a cost.
April 05, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Arguments for keeping domestic interest rates relatively low
But keeping interest rates low comes at a price … There’s no free lunch in economics.
March 30, 2023
US Economy
As Fed nears the rate peak, be careful what you wish for
No one should take solace in the potential end of rate increases
March 23, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Strong US economy confounds stocks-bonds investors
Should one buy stocks or bonds now?
February 16, 2023
US Economy
US inflation cools again, giving Fed room to downshift on rates
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates further before pausing to assess
January 12, 2023
US Economy
Jamie Dimon says Fed may need to hike interest rates beyond 5%
"We were a little slow getting going."
January 10, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Bonds will recover faster with worst of rate hikes done
Bonds will recover faster with worst of rate hikes done.
November 03, 2022