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Citi’s strategists say Fed should pause, opposing its economists
The strategists recommended that investors position for a pause by the Fed next month by paying the rate on the overnight index swap contract corresponding to the Fed’s December rate decision.
2 days ago
Global Economy
Stubborn US inflation set to reinforce Fed’s go-slow approach
US consumer outlays, unadjusted for price changes, are forecast to climb 0.4% after a 0.5% advance the previous month.
4 days ago
Broker's Calls
'Brighter skies ahead' for Asean; Singapore equities notable for defensive qualities in volatile environment, says RHB
The bank’s analysts name industrial, office and overseas REITs; ComfortDelGro and Singtel; and City Developments as some defensive plays.
October 21, 2024
Forex
Baht rally halts as Thailand campaigns for lower rates
Tensions grow between Thailand's government and its central bank as the latter has ignored repeated calls for easing and campaigned for its decisions to be free from interference.
October 14, 2024
Global Economy
Chinese stocks snap 13-day rally, yen weakens: markets wrap
China’s CSI 300 Index officially entered a bull market on Monday, before closing for a week-long public holiday.
October 03, 2024
Global Economy
Yen rallies as Ishiba wins LDP leadership, Nikkei Futures fall
The Japanese yen strengthened as much as 1.3% to JPY142.96 following the announcement of Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's next prime minister.
September 27, 2024
Global Markets
How does the Fed cut impact various assets?
Cash is no longer king in a period of low interest rates, says OCBC's Vasu Menon.
September 27, 2024
Broker's Calls
S-REITs at ‘long-awaited turning point’, says OCBC Investment Research
The team has named FLCT, MINT, CLAS, CLAR and PLife REIT as its top picks.
August 26, 2024
US Economy
The US Treasury’s backdoor stimulus is hampering the Fed
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has moved mountains to control inflation, which fell below 3% for the first time since 2021 in July.
August 24, 2024
US Economy
Powell says 'time has come' for Fed to cut interest rates
Treasury yields fell and the S&P 500 index of US stocks rose while the dollar declined.
August 23, 2024