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US Federal Reserve
Right Timing
Uptrend of interest rates remains but treasury yields may have less upside
After the Fed raised FFR by 75 bps on July 27, the forecast is for slower hikes this year, for FFR to hit 4% by 1Q2023
July 28, 2022
Global Economy
Fed Sees ‘More Restrictive’ Rates Possible If Inflation Persists
The Fed has indicated a 75bps hike in FFR this month but Bloomberg economists say it could be 50bps if oil prices fall
July 07, 2022
Right Timing
Market takes Fed’s 3-2-3 and property curbs in its stride
Property measures are likely to impact agencies more than developers says OCBC's Carmen Lee. The Fed's hawkish stance hurts REITs
December 16, 2021
Global Economy
The global dangers of rising US inflation
As US inflation continues to accelerate, it's not only the Fed that needs to remain vigilant.
July 15, 2021
Singapore economy
MAS announces further extension of US$60 bil swap facility with US Fed
MAS has announced the further extension of the US$60 billion swap arrangement with the US Fed and of the MAS USD Facility.
June 17, 2021
Economic outlook 2021
Strong but spotty growth for 2H2021
Will we see growth and inflation in the latter half of 2021?
June 11, 2021
Global Economy
Inflation is ready to soar, what should you know?
How will the winners of the pandemic economy cope with higher inflation?
May 28, 2021
Climate change
Stress-testing climate change scenarios
Central banks are focusing on stress testing and scenario analysis on the economic impacts of climate change.
March 12, 2021
Singapore economy
MAS to further extend US$60 bil swap facility with US Federal Reserve and MAS USD Facility
MAS has extended the swap arrangement with the US Fed Reserve and the MAS USD facility to Sept 30, 2021.
December 17, 2020
Global Economy
Briefs
Quoteworthy: Hong Kong investors’ love for HSBC is still there, but it’s indeed heart-breaking. –— Simon Yuen.
September 25, 2020