Risks
What are private markets, and what risks should investors take note of?
[SINGAPORE] Private markets have grown increasingly popular in recent times in South-east Asia, with Singapore accounting for 45 per cent of the private equity market in deal value and...
US warns Pirelli risks restrictions due to Chinese investor
[MILAN] The US government warned Italy’s Pirelli & C that vehicles containing its advanced sensors technology could be restricted from sale in America due to concerns over the influence...
US risks losing ‘reliable investment’ status, Allianz Global Investors manager says
[LONDON] Inside one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, there’s growing concern that Republican efforts to gut legislation supporting key industries such as clean energy may result in the US...
Upbeat outlook for US stocks but risks remain
US equity markets have endured a turbulent week, initially expending their post-April rally pullback following comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. His remarks on a revised monetary policy...
Bank Negara Malaysia holds rate at 3% amid output growth, flags tariff risks
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank kept its key interest rate steady at 3 per cent on Thursday (May 8), opting for policy stability amid resilient domestic demand and a...
HSBC warns trade turmoil poses serious risks to global growth
[LONDON] Shifting global trade relations have increased economic uncertainty with serious risks to growth, making it difficult for international banks to provide the medium term outlook effectively, HSBC chairman...
Bank of Japan to hit pause on rate-hike path as economic risks mount
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to signal a pause in policy normalisation this week as US tariffs heighten global uncertainty, without shifting its stance on...
DBS, OCBC and UOB’s recent rally a remarkable recovery, but are the risks fully priced in?
[SINGAPORE] Shares of DBS, OCBC and UOB have rebounded since the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on Apr 2 sent shockwaves through the markets and triggered...
