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Fed alert to market reaction to Fed action

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2014
... likely market reaction. For example, on the topic of "Monetary Policy Normalization", yup they're considering it but... it lest it spook the markets, add in "this topic was undertaken as part of prudent planning and did not imply that normalization would ...

Governor Glenn lets his jaw drop

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2014
... deciding their financing structure, people should not assume that prices always rise. They don't; sometimes they fall." But lest he sparks an uncontrolled house demolition, "Overall, the Bank has not seen developments in the housing market as warranting ...

But they said it was Iraq

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2014
... the Fed. As long as US economic growth remains not good enough for the Fed, monetary policy would remain good for markets. Lest you, I and Irene forget, Aunt Janet is still printing US$45 billion this month and would continue printing US$35 billion in ...

Masseurs Tony and Joey

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2014
... and business confidence. Then again... that's if the Australian Senate votes to pass all the measures as is. Disclosure: lest I be crucified yet again, I'm neither an ALP nor Coalition fan.

Timely market surge for a tough budget

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2014
... would want to take poll position in the race to hike interest rates - unless of course, forced to do so by rising inflation - lest its domestic currency appreciates so much it derails growth momentum and its economy beggared by its neighbours with cheaper ...

Blame it on the boogie

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014
... either going overseas or just disappearing?" What were the ALP's plans when it was in government? What did your mob do, Bill? Lest I be crucified (again), I'm not pro-Tony nor Bill... just putting it out there that it's easier to criticise than implement ...

It's the twit not the taper

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2013

Li gets what Li likes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013

Yes, no, I don't know

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
... Virginia, we still have to listen to what Big Ben has to say...and this time, he has to be crystal clear about his intentions lest the press - and the 'noveau press' as Goldman Sachs calls them - shove words into his mouth. You only have to go back to ...

Li gets what Li likes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013
... at the European Central Bank (ECB). ECB executive board member Joerg Asmussen made sure his message was not misunderstood lest punters take their selling to Europe. "Our monetary policy is expansive and will remain so as long as necessary. But to keep ...