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US Fed seen rejecting calls for jumbo rate cut in economist survey
A large majority of economists surveyed see only a quarter-point decrease in interest rates coming in September.
August 09, 2024
US stocks
Market plunge has investors bracing for turbulent end to 2024
Four investment experts tell us what investors need to know about key issues in the market as they position their portfolios ahead
August 05, 2024
US Economy
Fed expected to hold rates and signal September cut
The US central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee will keep its benchmark rate in a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
July 31, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: ThaiBev share swap values FPL at $1.89 per FPL share; Allianz offers $40.58 per Income share
In other news, UMS is eyeing a secondary listing in Malaysia; former Fed official Kaplan sees rate cuts likely in September.
July 18, 2024
US Economy
Former Fed official Kaplan sees rate cut likely in September
US inflation slowed in the second quarter, with the so-called core consumer price index rising just 0.1% in June
July 18, 2024
US Economy
Fed’s Kugler repeats rate cut likely appropriate later this year
She said a rise in unemployment “driven by layoffs” would prompt her to vote for a cut “sooner rather than later.”
July 17, 2024
US Economy
Powell says US data offer confidence that inflation is on path to 2%
Powell highlighted the three latest inflation readings, though he made clear he didn’t intend to send any specific message.
July 16, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: US Fed signals one rate cut this year; Singapore economy expected to grow by 2.7% y-o-y in 2Q2024
In other news this week, the World Bank raised its forecast for global growth this year on strong US expansion.
June 13, 2024
Global Markets
Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia
Analysts see cheap Chinese stocks, Korean reform beneficiaries and Indian domestic-driven equities among the haven plays in Asia.
April 28, 2024
Global Economy
Schroders expects US Fed, BoE and ECB to cut rates in June
In a separate report, the firm has indicated its preference for private equity in India and China.
April 12, 2024