trade wars

Banking & finance

The wealthy will shield Asian banks from Trump tariffs

Asian billionaires have been at the forefront of growth. They will be in pole position in the coming years, too

US Economy

Trump has a message for the world: My trade wars aren't over yet

(Apr 10): President Donald Trump is sending a clear message to the economic policy makers gathering in Washington for the IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings: My trade wars aren’t finished yet and a weakening global economy will just have to deal wit

Global Economy

Southeast Asia's growth could be the trade war's next casualty

SINGAPORE (July 16): For Southeast Asia’s biggest economies, 2018 wasn’t supposed to be like this.

Broker's Calls

Venture Corp downgraded to 'hold' amid trade war fears

SINGAPORE (July 12): CGS-CIMB Research is downgrading Venture Corporation to “hold”, from “buy” previously, on the back of lower revenue growth forecasts amid fears that the trade war between US and China could escalate further.

Singapore economy

Singapore's industrial production beats forecasts, but watch out for rising trade tensions

SINGAPORE (June 27): CGS-CIMB Securities says the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) could take a cautious stance amid rising trade tensions between US and China.

In print this week

Can Singapore survive global volatility, trade tensions?

SINGAPORE (June 25): In the first six months of the year, expectations of synchronised global growth did not quite materialise. Though economic activity has picked up in the US, the same cannot be said for Europe and certain emerging markets (EM).

Singapore economy

Singapore rate decision tomorrow signals likely extent of trade war damage

(Apr 12): Singapore is about to send a signal on trade wars. As one of the world’s most open economies, the city-state is caught in US-China crossfire. A central bank policy decision on Friday will hint at how much damage rate-setters expect tariffs to

In print this week

Market volatility expected to rise as trade wars loom

SINGAPORE (Mar 29): Concerns about trade tensions seemed to ease early this week on news that China and US officials are negotiating ways to reduce trade imbalances. But investors should not break out the champagne just yet.
From Bloomberg

Global trade rebounds despite Trump's protectionist threats

(July 6): Donald Trump’s election as US president sparked warnings of damaging trade wars and an end to globalisation as we know it.
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