S2E23: The Fed, the Yen and Singapore’s Surprise Tech Star
Description
As the Fed gears up for its last meeting of 2025, markets are buzzing about another potential rate cut. Saxo Bank’s Charu Chanana helps host Emily Liu decode the mixed economic signals coming out of the US and Japan.
We also dive into Singapore’s market movers: Ultra Green AI’s impressive debut and OCBC’s record-breaking run. What’s driving the excitement, and what might come next for investors?
Highlights:
US rate cut outlook
Jobs market slowdown
Japan’s upcoming rate hike
UltraGreen.ai’s IPO
OCBC’s surprising rally
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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu
With Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist, Saxo Bank
Edited by: Howie Lim
Produced by: Emily Liu and Howie Lim
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