interest rate cuts

UK jobs market tightens amid fears over taxes, worker rights - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

UK

UK jobs market tightens amid fears over taxes, worker rights

The UK jobs market has been in a wait-and-see mode for much of 2024 due to restrictive interest rates weighing on activity and political uncertainty in the run-up to the July 4 election.
How will the Fed rate cuts affect me? - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

How will the Fed rate cuts affect me?

The long-awaited interest rate cuts have widespread implications for the global economy. We explore some of the potential impacts on the everyday Singaporean.

US Economy

'Size of cuts less important than end goal': JP Morgan on Fed rate cuts

Powell’s communication balances urgency of returning to neutral rate, despite some job market softness, says JP Morgan.

Broker's Calls

CLSA sees Singapore banks remaining ‘stronger for longer’ amid rate cut expectations

Analyst Neel Sinha says the banks' fees and loan growth should offset any softening in NIMs.
Powell says US data offer confidence that inflation is on path to 2% - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US Economy

Powell says US data offer confidence that inflation is on path to 2%

Powell highlighted the three latest inflation readings, though he made clear he didn’t intend to send any specific message.
Banks cut interest rates further on savings accounts in 2021 - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Banking & finance

Banks cut interest rates further on savings accounts in 2021

The latest round of rate revisions was made largely due to the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance of keeping rates low.

Singapore economy

Decline in interest rates not necessarily beneficial for Singapore's stock market

While a decline in interest rates is generally seen as good for stocks, the benefits of Singapore’s slide toward negative territory are far from certain.

Global Economy

When pondering how much worse, Asia stock traders think 2008

he Federal Reserve’s move to slash its key interest rate by a full percentage point to near zero over the weekend failed to stem declines, while containment and stimulus measures announced by several countries elicited a similar reaction.

Global Markets

Analysts not surprised by Fed's rate cut

SINGAPORE (Nov 4): On Oct 30, the US Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut this year, a move that was not unexpected.

Global Markets

Opportunities for fixed income assets amid robust US economy, says Nikko AM

SINGAPORE (Oct 10): Despite the unresolved US-China trade conflict and declining global growth, Andre Severino says the US economy is still robust and will likely remain so for longer.
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