monetary policy

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
MAS is set to extend policy pause on geopolitical tensions - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

MAS is set to extend policy pause on geopolitical tensions

Any surprise tightening will complicate the already-fragile growth

Tong's Portfolio

Central banks cannot address supply disruptions, the cause of global inflation

A global recession — or worse, stagflation — is now inevitable.

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.

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
Singapore narrows and lowers GDP growth forecast, citing 'deteriorating' global outlook - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.

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.
Early monetary policy tightening to see stronger Singapore Dollar on average in 2022: Fitch Solutions - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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"

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.

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
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