BlackRock’s Rieder Sees Soft Jobs Market, Wants Fed Rate at 3%
BlackRock Inc. executive Rick Rieder, who is among those being considered to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell,…
DBS Profit Tops Estimates as Wealth Management Fees Surge
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. posted higher-than-expected profit supported by sustained momentum in its wealth management business and robust…
The Ranks of Corporate Zombies Are Growing: Credit Weekly
As Halloween monsters of all stripes flood neighborhoods in search of candy and parties this weekend, credit markets…
Dormant Treasuries Volatility Sets Stage for Powell Surprise
Volatility in the world’s largest bond market has collapsed in recent weeks, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s…
UK Pensions Boost Private Investment But Lag Behind Reeves Goal
UK pension funds doubled their investment in unlisted equities over the past year, though they remain below the…
Asia FX Talk – A dovish Powell
While the US government shutdown has disrupted the release of several key macro indicators, Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
US Mortgage Activity Dips Again in Swift Reversal of Home Demand
Applications for mortgages to buy a home or refinance both fell for a second week, marking a swift…
Asia FX Talk – Political risks dominate
Political risks remained front and center of markets this week, first in Japan and more recently in France.…
How Festive Spending Habits Are Reshaping Investment Decisions in Indian Households
Harsh Gahlaut, Co-founder & CEO, FinEdge, says, “Festive spending and investing address two very different needs. One is…
Asia FX Talk – Slower US hiring
A range of US employment indicators for August suggests that job creation remained relatively steady, layoffs stayed low,…
Asia FX Talk – Markets cautious ahead of LDP vote and US jobs data
BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida has signalled that the central bank stays committed to raising the policy rate, provided…
Monthly Foreign Exchange Outlook – MUFG Research
OUTLOOK Recent macro data indicated slowing economic momentum in August and September. Retail sales growth softened further in…