BUSINESS
Whether Powell will take a hawkish turn or not is the main risk confronting markets
With equity markets at heady valuations, risk appetite remaining higher and volatility being compressed, a hawkish Fed is likely to cause a major pullback in risk-taking
BUSINESS
Why the Fed’s meeting this week is more about guidance than action
The Federal Reserve meets this week with a widely expected pause on interest rates. But for markets, the bigger story is the Fed’s forward guidance and how it navigates inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical risk
BUSINESS
Relief rally or red flag? Six scenarios that could shape the market's next move
Markets cheered a brief tariff reprieve as US and Chinese officials resumed negotiations—but underneath the optimism, structural uncertainty and policy whiplash continue to cloud the economic outlook. A Fed reluctant to cut rates adds further pressure
BUSINESS
Tariff pause offers temporary relief, but risks still haunt investors
The market may have surged on Trump’s sudden tariff U-turn, but beneath the rally lies a fragile reality. With China targeted more aggressively than ever and inflation risks rising, the global economy is still walking a tightrope
BUSINESS
China’s Tech Revolution: The force behind 2025’s market boom
China’s technology sector has taken centre stage in 2025, driving a dramatic turnaround in its equity markets
