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Geopolitics
China's downside serious, but there could be upsides for Asean
If advanced economies remain resilient, Asean should be able to deal with a slowing Chinese economy for a couple of years
August 16, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore GDP to barely stay positive; stay put with high-yield big caps
The STI is supported by the inexpensive valuation of just over 10x forward P/E and an attractive dividend yield of 5.3%
June 08, 2023
China Focus
China leaders may signal policy shift to economy from Covid zero
Officials may indicate a more supportive stance toward the housing sector
December 02, 2022
Singapore economy
For Singapore, a global slowdown is another planet
The more you travel outside Singapore, the easier it is to look past its pandemic shortcomings.
November 10, 2022
Global review
China's property market: The frequently asked questions
The slowdown in the Chinese real estate market has put pressure on China’s GDP growth.
October 13, 2022
US stocks
Markets roiled by inflation leave investors with nowhere to hide
Persistent increase in core inflation is bad new for assets of all stripes.
September 18, 2022
China Focus
Is China's economy at a turning point?
It almost seems as if nothing can go right anymore.
August 25, 2022
Semiconductor
Cooling semiconductor sales heighten fears of a global recession
The International Monetary Fund still sees a global expansion this year, and slowing chip sales don’t automatically i
August 05, 2022
Global Economy
IMF cuts world GDP outlook a third time as inflation, rates jump
The series of interest-rate increases that central banks have unleashed to contain inflation “is expected to bite” in 2023
July 26, 2022
China Focus
China financial warning signs are flashing almost everywhere
(Nov 29): From rural bank runs to surging consumer indebtedness and an unprecedented bond restructuring, mounting signs of financial stress in China are putting the nation’s policy makers to the test.
November 29, 2019