Category Archives for Market
MAS Macroeconomic Review October 2010
The Macroeconomic Review is published twice a year in conjunction with the release of the MAS Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). The purpose of the Review is to provide information on the Economic Policy Group’s background analysis and assessment of GDP growth and inflation developments in the Singapore economy, and in doing so, to share with […]
MAS Monetary Policy Statement Oct 2010
Yesterday, MAS released their monetary policy statement for the second half of this year. With the risks weighted towards inflation, MAS will continue with the policy of a modest and gradual appreciation of the S$NEER policy band in the period ahead. The slope of the policy band will be increased slightly, with no change to […]
Marc Faber on Money
Marc Faber expresses his views on the inverse relationship between the USD and market liquidity in the short video clip below. The unintended consequences of extraordinary monetary measures
Fall in Australian Dollar
The Australian to Singapore dollar exchange rate has fallen sharply from almost 1.29 to 1.16 from April till now. It’s fall reflects a change in mood, as the Australian dollar is an indicator of global risk appetite. Often, you will see a correlation of the Australian dollar with other risk assets (eg equity markets) due […]
Banking Systems Most Exposed to PIIGS Nations
In an April 2010 report, the Swiss-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a clearinghouse for world’s central banks – reviews central bank data and reveals the countries that are the most exposed to European turmoil, specifically in their banking systems. The numbers presented here take into account foreign claims – investments in the form of […]