Southeast Asia's Huge Leap Forward
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the region has added 60 million new internet users, bringing the total to 440 million, according to a report by Alphabet's Google, Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, and global business consultants Bain & Company.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The Fed's Dovish Taper
The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it will begin reducing its monthly asset purchases this month, with plans to terminate them in 2022, signalling the start of its tightening cycle.
Go Deeper (2 min read)U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises
Consumer confidence in the United States unexpectedly increased in October, indicating that economic development was picking up after a tumultuous third quarter, as concerns about high inflation were countered by strengthening labor market prospects.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Inflation Concerns Pressure Stocks
Soaring gas prices, staff shortages, a lack of ships are putting the view that inflation will be transitory to the test. While central bankers are confident that inflation will fall, they are beginning to acknowledge that it may remain higher for longer.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Hawkish Inflation Chorus
After last week's hawkish central bank chorus, ten-year Treasury rates are already up 8 basis points this week, leading a worldwide surge up in government borrowing costs.
Go Deeper (2 min read)More from Markets
In June, inflation continued its rapid ascend, rising at its fastest pace in nearly 13 years amid an ongoing increase in the cost of used vehicles, food and energy.
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Shortages Cool Down Growth
The Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday that its non-manufacturing activity index has fallen to 60.1 while it stood at 64.0 in May. A reading above 50 indicates growth in the services sector, which accounts for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.
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Rising Home Prices And Labour Shortages
With the stock market close to its all-time highs, the wealth effect is starting to form and retail investors are moving some of their gains from the stock market to the housing market.
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Where To Go From Here?
Yet for many money managers the last few months have felt like anything but a straightforward win. But how are markets responding?
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A Warm Summer For The Fed
Excess savings and the approach of the summer could lead consumers to direct their “revenge buying” on categories long shunned: alcohol, cosmetics and perfumes.
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Tapering Talks?
The Fed took a hawkish turn on Wednesday as they pencilled two potential rate hikes in 2023, sooner than previous estimates.
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