Song Seng Wun

Despite costs going up, economies are generally resilient

Song, who has more than 30 years of working experience as an economist, is no stranger to the brokerage

The pent-up demand following the easing of lockdowns may have led to a few market-relieving real economy data points, DBS economists Baig and Chow say it would be “imprudent” to get carried away by this narrative, as there is no sight of a vaccine yet.

Dr Boaz Boon, moderator for the panel discussion, summed up the individual presentations with three 'P's: pessimism, protection and prayer.

(July 9): Temasek Holdings may report its first decline in assets under management since 2016 as global trade uncertainties and volatile equity markets take their toll.