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Tong's Portfolio
What are the costs of deglobalisation for equity valuations?
Banks, with their wide customer base, are well positioned to assess the financial health of households and businesses.
July 21, 2022
US Economy
Is a recession coming? Investors turn to earnings for clues
When talk is of a potential recession, analysts’ earnings forecasts have been going up in the last few months instead of down
July 10, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: MAS evaluates more crypto safeguards; US Fed may further raise rates; CDL's CIO resigns
Check out some of the top news this week.
July 07, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Be cautious: Capital markets will stay lower for longer
In the long run, we still expect technological advancements and innovations to be strong deflationary forces.
July 07, 2022
US Economy
Powell says US economy in strong shape, Fed can avert recession
"We hope that growth will remain positive."
June 29, 2022
US Economy
Fed hikes 75 basis points; Powell says 75 or 50 likely in July
"Clearly, today’s 75 basis-point increase is an unusually large one and I do not expect moves of this size to be common."
June 16, 2022
US Economy
Aggressive Fed moves back in play as yields surge on CPI shock
Two-year Treasury yields climbed to a 15-year high of 3.19% and the 10-year equivalent added as much as 4 basis points to 3.20%.
June 13, 2022
Special Event
Investors should expect more pain before relief
Given the current market conditions, it is unlikely that investors would start seeing a recovery in the short term.
June 02, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: DPM Heng warns retail investors against crypto; investors trying to get ahead of good news in China
Other news this week: US Fed’s Bullard sees 3.5% rates setting up cuts in 2023 or 2024
June 02, 2022