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Economic outlook 2021
Singapore’s fund managers bullish about growth in 2021, with ESG a top theme
More than 7 in 10 respondents are looking to differentiate their business around ESG and sustainable finance.
January 12, 2021
US Presidential Race
Blue Wave turns into Blue Trickle as pollsters fail again
Mark Haefele, UBS’ global chief investment officer, is urging investors to stay disciplined and stick to their financial plans.
November 05, 2020
US Presidential Race
How investors can 'win' at the US elections
Perhaps investors should not think too much about the polls and focus on building a strong portfolio no matter the outcome.
October 30, 2020
Broker's Calls
Covid-19 containment sees Sing dollar strengthen against beleaguered greenback
Investors should note that a more liberal reopening could increase community infections, increasing risks of a renewed lockdown.
October 26, 2020
Broker's Calls
Investors better off sleeping through US presidential debates, says UBS economist
Markets have remained calm following the debates in the absence of any policy surprises.
September 30, 2020
US Presidential Race
S&P 500 futures flat after bitter US presidential debates
Futures rose as much as 0.7% earlier during the debate.
September 30, 2020
Broker's Calls
Expect low rates till at least 2023, says Fed
OCBC Chief Economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin sees low rates persisting till as late as 2025.
September 17, 2020
Global review
Gold unlikely to shine in this crisis
Global uncertainty has led to a rally in gold prices, but growing dollar funding stress could bring it down again.
April 24, 2020
Financially Savvy
Hunt for bargains in the virus economy, but beware a volatile US dollar
SINGAPORE (Apr 24): While opportunities exist for savvy bargain-hunters amid the doom and gloom of the Covid-19 pandemic, investors must prepare for the risk of further market volatility. Some of this volatility could be accentuated as the US “weaponise
April 24, 2020
Currencies
China's yuan rises to 3-week high as PBOC lifts currency fix, US dollar retreats
(Dec 6): China's yuan rose to the highest level in nearly three weeks against the US dollar on Tuesday, led by the central bank's stronger fix as authorities took the opportunity of a weaker greenback to consolidate efforts to support its battered
December 06, 2016