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US dollar’s slide give Asian central banks space for rate cuts
Malaysia’s ringgit led the charge in emerging Asia on Monday, followed by the long-beleaguered Chinese yuan.
August 06, 2024
US Economy
US June CPI data sets the stage for a September Fed rate cut: OCBC
Following the latest CPI data, markets are now expecting two Fed rate cuts this year, with the first possibly in September.
July 12, 2024
US Economy
Fed’s Powell testifies as inflation, hiring cool
Powell will likely be pressed harder by some lawmakers on why the Fed is hesitant to lower borrowing costs.
July 07, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
When bad economic news stops being good stock market news — dangers ahead!
The obvious question for investors would be whether to chase this rally.
June 20, 2024
US Economy
Powell tells ‘60 Minutes’ Fed is wary of cutting rates too soon
The Fed chief also said he didn’t expect policymakers to “dramatically” change their 2024 interest-rate forecasts.
February 05, 2024
US Economy
Fed rate decision could be the prelude to a March cut
Federal Reserve policymakers may finally be right on the verge of cutting interest rates.
January 28, 2024
Global Economy
Global rate-cut standoff looms in 2023 policy finale
'Look, we're waiting to see if what we're seeing on this disinflation is sustainable'
December 10, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Bonds, not stocks, provide near-term investment opportunities with positive real yields and little risks
In fact, the bond market has already been seeing increasing fund inflows in recent weeks.
November 24, 2023
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Higher-for-longer interest rates will trigger credit risks ... and recession
Over the coming months, bonds will regain attractiveness.
November 17, 2023
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Why are US home prices up despite sharp rise in mortgage rates, and is it sustainable?
The housing market, a sector that is highly sensitive to interest rate changes, is also demonstrating unexpected resilience.
October 26, 2023