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Singapore economy
MAS set to hold monetary policy as inflation persists
This will be the first policy statement under new managing director Chia Der Jiun
January 26, 2024
Singapore economy
MAS is set to extend policy pause on geopolitical tensions
Any surprise tightening will complicate the already-fragile growth
October 12, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Central banks cannot address supply disruptions, the cause of global inflation
A global recession — or worse, stagflation — is now inevitable.
September 23, 2022
Singapore economy
MAS double tightening of upward re-centring and slope steepening 'likely' in Oct: Citi
The Citi analysts believe there is a 60% chance of at least 100bps upward re-centring and concurrent 50bps slope steepening.
September 19, 2022
Global Economy
Full steam ahead — inflation will not derail for love nor money: Saxo Bank
Jakobsen was already warning about inflation as far back as late 2019
August 11, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore narrows and lowers GDP growth forecast, citing 'deteriorating' global outlook
MTI has lowered Singapore’s GDP growth forecast for 2022 to 3% to 4% from 3% to 5% citing a worsening global economic environment.
August 11, 2022
US Economy
The next Fed meeting will offer more surprises
At the Fed's policy-making meeting on Dec 14 & 15, officials will announce a speedier tapering of asset purchases.
December 09, 2021
Singapore economy
Early monetary policy tightening to see stronger Singapore Dollar on average in 2022: Fitch Solutions
Fitch Solutions is expecting the Singapore Dollar to average at $1.3450/USD this year, following a “slightly stronger position"
October 25, 2021
Broker's Calls
There are more opportunities to profit from global markets now: Citi
Diversified asset allocation from dividends and certain fixed income substitutes can help investors capitalise on low rates.
September 21, 2020
Special Feature
China's recovery a boon for Asian high yield bonds
At the start of this year, Asian high yield bonds were one of the asset classes favoured by UBS Asset Management (UBS-AM) to outperform. Their valuations did not look overly stretched and fundamentals were firm. In fact, the US and C
June 19, 2020