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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.
September 27, 2024
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.
September 26, 2024
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.
September 19, 2024
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.
August 06, 2024
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.
July 17, 2024
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."
February 16, 2024
Global Economy
Fed officials signal divide over whether to hike rates again
The Fed officials are debating on if they raise rates again.
April 12, 2023
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%.
November 04, 2022
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
October 20, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
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.
March 10, 2022