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Briefs: US inflation refuses to bend; Temasek opens Paris office; Jack Ma cheers Alibaba's latest overhaul plan
US President Joe Biden believes that there will be a rate cut "before the year is out".
April 11, 2024
US Economy
Powell says latest inflation data 'in line with expectations'
However, he adds it won’t be appropriate to lower rates until officials are confident inflation is on track toward their 2% goal.
March 29, 2024
US Economy
Fed pencils in three rate cuts in 2024, shallower path ahead
Officials decided unanimously to leave the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest since 2001.
March 21, 2024
US Economy
Fed’s Williams repeats rate cuts likely coming later this year
“I expect us to cut interest rates later this year,” he said Thursday in a fireside chat.
March 01, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Fed's Powell cements pivot; MAS keeps policy settings; Singapore investment pledges halved to $12.7 bil
Quoteworthy: "I would block it instantaneously. Absolutely." - Donald Trump.
February 02, 2024
US Economy
Fed pivot will dominate year of rate cuts
Central banks around the world are poised to begin easing monetary policy as inflation continues to retreat.
January 09, 2024
US Economy
Coming rate cuts portend a 1980s-style economic resurgence: Bloomberg opinion
The key economic question for 2024 is how to think about the interest rate cuts we’re likely to get from the Federal Reserve.
January 05, 2024
US Economy
US Fed sees rates staying high for some time with cuts eyed in 2024
The minutes indicated increased optimism among participants about the path of inflation, noting “clear progress.”
January 04, 2024
Broker's Calls
UOB Kay Hian downgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘market weight’ amid anticipated interest rate downcycle
OCBC is analyst Jonathan Koh’s top pick due to its commitment to maintaining its 50% dividend payout ratio.
January 02, 2024
Investing 101
What Fed rate cuts mean for your money, mortgages and more
The US Federal Reserve just gave its clearest signal yet that rate cuts are coming at its meeting on Dec 13.
December 15, 2023