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DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying analyzes the latest Bank of Korea (BoK) decision, noting a hawkish shift as the base rate is raised to 2.75%. The report now anticipates a faster tightening cycle, with the policy rate reaching 3.25% by year-end 2026. Growth is expected to benefit from the AI-driven semiconductor sector, while Consumer…
Whether driven by retirements or re-configuration, the insurance industry is scrambling for tech talent. This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. Caught between a wave of retirements and a weak talent pipeline short on tech-savvy candidates, the insurance industry faces a talent shortage that could affect its ability to address cyber…
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang indicates USD/CNH has seen a slight softening in momentum but remains confined to a narrow intraday band of 6.7800–6.7930. Over the next 1–3 weeks, the bank expects range trading between 6.7750 and 6.8080 as earlier Dollar strength has faded. On a multi‑week view, a sustained recovery requires a…
Tax policy can change the size of the economy and American incomes by changing whether (and how much) people work and invest in the US. People respond to incentives on the margin when making decisions to work or invest. As the after-tax returns to additional work or investment fall, people work and invest less. Investment…
US President Trump announced the most severe economic action ever taken against Iran, CBS News reported on Wednesday. Trump said this will be economic conflict and isolation on an unprecedented scale and the countries allowing financial aid to Iran will face severe economic consequences. “No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater…
