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Markets price in fewer rate cuts as Fed holds on tariff uncertainty, persistent inflation
Industry watchers expect that lack of clarity over Trump’s policies will continue to weigh on US central bank’s movementsGLOBAL markets are pricing in fewer rate cuts for the year...
US Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts, will ‘wait and see’ on Trump policies
THE US Federal Reserve left its key lending rate unchanged on Wednesday (Jan 29) and adopted a patient “wait and see” approach to Donald Trump’s economic policies, in the...
US Fed prepares to pause in first rate decision since Trump’s inauguration – The Business Times
THE US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a pause in rate cuts on Wednesday (Jan 29), as policymakers look to continue tackling inflation under close and vocal scrutiny...
ECB policymakers line up behind further interest rate cuts – The Business Times
EUROPEAN Central Bank policymakers lined up behind further interest rate cuts on Wednesday (Jan 22), indicating that next week’s reduction is all but a done deal and further moves...
Philippine finance chief sees slower rate cuts on global risks – The Business Times
PHILIPPINE Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the nation’s central bank will continue to deliver interest rate cuts this year, but they may be fewer and farther apart than in...
Financing costs will come under scrutiny as S-Reits report results amid Trump’s inauguration, interest rate decisions – The Business Times
iIndustry watchers believe most of the S-Reits are already facing near “peak” interest rates, and expect financing costs to decline from this yearRESULT announcements for Singapore-listed real estate investment...
Gold headed for weekly gains on revived hopes of Fed rate cuts
Gold prices firmed on Friday (Jan 17) and were headed for a third straight week of gains after US data this week hinted that the Federal Reserve might continue...
Great Eastern Life prices US$500 million fixed rate perpetual capital securities
The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company has priced US$500 million fixed rate perpetual capital securities, first callable in 2032, to be issued on or about Jan 22.The Series 002...