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US Economy
What the Fed's rate hike means for inflation, saving accounts, crypto and stocks
The hike — the first since 2018 — was widely expected.
March 17, 2022
Broker's Calls
FOMC meeting expected to be hawkish, says Bank of Singapore
According to the Bank of Singapore's chief economist, the Fed’s stance is “likely to strengthen the USD and push US yields higher"
March 15, 2022
Global Economy
Powell sees Fed rate liftoff in March while Ukraine fogs outlook
Critics, including some Republican lawmakers, say the US central bank has been too slow to act.
March 02, 2022
Investing strategies
2022: A year of reopening, rate hike and GST increase
After a false start in 2021, economic reopening is deemed inevitable, says Phillip Securities' Terence Chua.
February 17, 2022
Credit downgrade
Asia credit remains high-quality diversifier despite volatility
Asia credit has continued to grow as a solid asset class, reaching A$1.8 trillion ($1.7 trillion).
February 17, 2022
US Economy
US Fed officials no rush to raise interest rates before scheduled policy meeting in March
Money markets suggest about even odds on the possibility of a 50 basis-point increase in March
February 11, 2022
Markets
Investors find refuge from market turmoil in Southeast Asia
An MSCI gauge of Southeast Asian, or Asean, equities fell less than 2% this week and rose to an 18-month high
January 30, 2022
US Economy
US economic growth quickened last quarter with inventory boost
The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 5.5% increase in GDP.
January 27, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
USD will continue to strengthen in 2022
Persistent supply chain disruption is, in turn, keeping inflation higher for longer than originally anticipated.
January 06, 2022
Special Event
Investing in an inflationary environment
In TES' year end investment forum, sponsored by TDA, speakers highlighted the Fed's kokomo policy, and investing ideas
December 09, 2021