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Chief economist update: The UK's new plan... after two plans

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... two metres to one "to allow businesses to be able to reopen". The relaxation of restrictions in the UK (and aided by monetary and fiscal stimulus measures) -- like in most other nations around the world - sparked a recovery in economic activity, underscored ...

Chief economist update: Good or bad news is good Wall Street news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... governor Brainard believes the US recovery remains uncertain and uneven. Good news or bad news - which would prompt more monetary and fiscal largesse - is good news for Wall Street.

Future Fund posts modest growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... maintained depends on the health outlook, the level of Government lockdowns, and the support of expansionary fiscal and monetary policy." He added that given the extent of economic dislocation globally, the board remains cautious about the long-term ...

Chief economist update: Japan's second wave

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... "state of emergency" on May 25 - a month and a bit after it was put in place on April 16. This, along with fiscal and monetary policy support, has allowed the economy to slowly recover. Japanese economic and survey stats have already been gradually picking ...

Fiscal policy spurs investor confidence: Citi

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020
... clear that investor confidence is underpinned by the continued supply of fiscal stimulus and the expectation of further monetary stimulus in both Australia and New Zealand." "During his speech, the RBA governor clearly outlined his willingness to do ...

Chief economist update: Lowe taking interest rates lower

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020
... Annual Australia and New Zealand Investment Conference, RBA Governor Philip Lowe all but confirmed that further easing in monetary policy is in the works. Although he believes that "a recovery is now under way and we can look forward to this continuing" ...

Death of value investing a myth: Realindex

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... expected in an environment where a handful of outlier stocks have inflated the index, fuelled by investor sentiment and easy monetary policy." The paper said over the past few months the argument against value has become stronger, but dismisses those ...

Chief economist update: Get shorty

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... previous one. With the pandemic behind it the politburo can focus on strengthening the economy and with lesser strain on its monetary and fiscal balances. This isn't lost on investors. China's relatively stronger growth has pushed the Shanghai ...

Chief economist update: Budget me this Batman

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... has also allowed the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to conserve its almost depleted ammunition. The RBA kept domestic monetary policy unchanged at the conclusion of its October 6 meeting. It may have disappointed financial markets' expectations ...

Crypto exchange owners charged

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020
... trading ban and permanent injunction from BitMEX violating the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), and for it to pay civil monetary penalties. It also wants BitMEX to be permanently registered and to restitute customers.