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US Economy
Powell's new guidance: higher rates for longer to beat inflation
Equity prices tumbled as the message was absorbed, with the S&P 500 closing 3.4% lower for its worst day since mid-June.
August 27, 2022
US Economy
Fed chair Powell has chance to reset market expectations at Jackson Hole
Powell is expected to re-state the Fed’s resolve to keep raising interest rates to get inflation under control.
August 22, 2022
US Economy
US Fed hikes 75 basis points second time, signals third is possible
Chair Jerome Powell said a similar move was possible again, rejecting speculation that the US economy is in recession.
July 28, 2022
Broker's Calls
FX markets playing 'a game of two halves', USD to depreciate in 2H2022: DBS
Fed chair Jerome Powell did not rule out a US recession from the frontloading of Fed hikes to restore price stability.
June 28, 2022
US Economy
Powell finally has markets right where he wants them
Fighting inflation remains the Fed's top priority, and it won’t take kindly to traders undermining that goal.
June 23, 2022
Global Economy
World's central banks got it wrong, and economies pay the price
The US isn’t the only one facing a credibility challenge.
June 17, 2022
Global Markets
What can Asian investors do during this volatility?
Analysts are also anticipating a choppy 3Q2022 ahead, and the US Fed being likely to hike 75 basis points in July.
June 17, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Ukraine President Zelensky says shortage of foodstuff will 'inexorably' lead to political chaos
In other news, the US Fed announced largest rate hike in 28 years, with more to come.
June 17, 2022
Markets
Global stock rout prompts call for back-to-basics investing
Here’s a list of other assets that are attracting investors’ attention.
June 15, 2022
US Economy
Why isn't the Fed doing its job?
The Fed should be held to account for how badly it is doing on the basic task of protecting the financial system, says Cochrane.
January 20, 2022