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China Focus
China services expansion cools in new sign of economic weakness
The Caixin China services purchasing managers’ index fell to 51.6 in August, compared with 52.1 the previous month.
September 04, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
Favour bonds on expectations for recession in 2023
The truth is, no one can consistently and accurately predict the future.
December 15, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI eases in February; market watchers caution that Russia-Ukraine crisis could cause further slowdown
Singapore’s manufacturing contained in positive terrain albeit edging down for the first time in two years in February
March 03, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI eases in November; market watchers caution that Omicron variant could cause further slowdown
Singapore’s manufacturing activity grew for the 17th consecutive month in NoC, albeit easing from the levels seen in Oct.
December 04, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI comes in flat in October; economists caution of 'emerging signs' of further slowdown
Sentiment around Singapore’s manufacturing sector came in flat in October, after two consecutive months of easing.
November 03, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI slows for second consecutive month; economists brace for further slowdown amid supply chain disruptions
"Momentum could have peaked and a slowdown is on the cards," says Selena Ling, chief economist of OCBC Bank.
October 07, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI hits 13-month high in July; economists anticipate slowdown as Delta variant rages in the region
Manufacturing sentiment in Singapore for July, was the strongest it has been in nearly three years.
August 05, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's PMI continues growth streak in June; economists caution on rising inflation
Sentiment around Singapore’s manufacturing sector remained buoyant in June for the twelfth consecutive month.
July 03, 2021
Singapore economy
Growth in Singapore's manufacturing activity continues for tenth consecutive month in April
Singapore’s aPROL PMI the highest level the metric has been at since December 2018.
May 04, 2021
Singapore economy
Growth in Singapore's manufacturing activity hits two year high in March 2021
Manufacturing sentiment in Singapore continued to improve for the ninth consecutive month in March.
April 07, 2021