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Bank of Japan to keep hiking rates if economy rebounds from tariff hit: deputy governor
Bank of Japan to keep hiking rates if economy rebounds from tariff hit: deputy governor
Published Mon, May 19, 2025 · 11:10 AM[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if the economy rebounds from an expected hit from higher US...
Sembcorp’s renewables business could power earnings upside; Goldman Sachs rates stock a ‘buy’
Sembcorp’s renewables business could power earnings upside; Goldman Sachs rates stock a ‘buy’
[SINGAPORE] Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage of energy and urban solutions provider Sembcorp Industries with a “buy” recommendation and a target price of S$8.40 on the back of its...
High interest rates, volatile stock markets could prime private credit to outshine private equity again
High interest rates, volatile stock markets could prime private credit to outshine private equity again
[SINGAPORE] Funds that invest in private credit globally may be poised to beat those for private equity (PE) again this year. That is especially if interest rates remain high...
Ex-Fed’s Warsh highlights a path to lower rates, takes a fresh dig at the Fed
Ex-Fed’s Warsh highlights a path to lower rates, takes a fresh dig at the Fed
[PALO ALTO, California] Kevin Warsh, an apparent frontrunner to be US President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, on Friday suggested a possible pathway...
Ex-Fed’s Warsh highlights a path to lower rates, takes a fresh dig at the Fed
Ex-Federal Reserve’s Warsh highlights a path to lower rates, takes a fresh dig at the Fed
[PALO ALTO, California] Kevin Warsh, an apparent frontrunner to be US President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, on Friday suggested a possible pathway...
Bank of England cuts rates to 4.25% as it sees tariff hit to growth
Bank of England cuts rates to 4.25% as it sees tariff hit to growth
[LONDON] The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 per cent on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way split among policymakers as US...
Unless things take a turn for the worse, the Fed seems comfortable to keep rates on pause indefinitely
Unless things take a turn for the worse, the Fed seems comfortable to keep rates on pause indefinitely
[SINGAPORE] The US Federal Reserve does not want any part of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, and it is determined to sit on the sidelines until the extent of...
Singapore’s STI edges down as Fed leaves rates unchanged, other Asian markets mixed
Singapore’s STI edges down as Fed leaves rates unchanged, other Asian markets mixed
Notable real estate investment trusts which are among the most actively traded counters fall in early trade[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks opened weaker on Thursday (May 8) following the overnight announcement...
Singapore’s STI edges down as Fed leaves rates unchanged, other Asian markets mixed
Singapore stocks open weaker as Fed leaves rates unchanged; other Asian markets mixed
DBS up on Q1 results, dividend announcement; Reits among most actively traded counters fall in early trade[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks opened weaker on Thursday (May 8) following the overnight announcement...
Fed to hold rates steady as pressures mount
Fed to hold rates steady as pressures mount
FEDERAL Reserve officials are widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday (May 7) as they await clarity on the Trump administration’s trade policies, a move likely to...