US Federal Reserve (Fed)

Global Economy

Bank of Singapore’s Lee sees favourable conditions in Asia and alternative investment

While Asia has historically been linked to China, BOS's Lee says that a 'steady decoupling' has been taking place, although completely moving away from the nation will require significant investment.
How will the Fed rate cuts affect me? - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

How will the Fed rate cuts affect me?

The long-awaited interest rate cuts have widespread implications for the global economy. We explore some of the potential impacts on the everyday Singaporean.

US Economy

'Size of cuts less important than end goal': JP Morgan on Fed rate cuts

Powell’s communication balances urgency of returning to neutral rate, despite some job market softness, says JP Morgan.
Stock Meltdown Puts S&P 500 on Brink of Correction: Markets Wrap - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Market Close

Stock meltdown puts S&P 500 on brink of correction

Market meltdown stokes recession fears with a Fed cut in September, say experts.
10-year US Treasury yields likely to average 3.50% to 4.50% in coming years: Bank of Singapore - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US Economy

10-year US Treasury yields likely to average 3.50% to 4.50% in coming years: Bank of Singapore

Mansoor Mohi-uddin, BOS’s chief economist, forecasts two rate cuts this year, in September and December.

US Economy

Fed’s Bostic says may take ‘some time’ to hit rate-cut threshold

“The evidence from data, our surveys, and our outreach says that victory is not clearly in hand."

Global Economy

Fed officials signal divide over whether to hike rates again

The Fed officials are debating on if they raise rates again.
Fed fund rate expected to rise to above 5% in 2023 following 75bps rate hike in November - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US Economy

Fed fund rate expected to rise to above 5% in 2023 following 75bps rate hike in November

While some analysts believe the pace of rate hikes may slow, as guided by the Fed, most believe the Fed fund rate will exceed 4%.

Global Economy

Briefs: Temasek to invest in new fund under Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures; gold hits three-week low

Quoteworthy: "I think it is a shambles and a disgrace." — Senior British MP Charles Walker
Markets will be more selective in tech stock valuations as liquidity dries up - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Markets will be more selective in tech stock valuations as liquidity dries up

Given the magnitude of prevailing uncertainties, it is not surprising that the US Federal Reserve will try to tread cautiously.
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