Interest rates

Traders’ bets on Fed rate cut by June reinforced by softer US inflation

Bond traders continued to all-but-fully price in a Fed rate cut by the June policy meeting, with some chance of an earlier move but minimal odds of action this month.

S’pore interest rates could bottom out in second quarter of 2026: UOB

UOB is expecting US interest rates to bottom out in the third quarter of 2026 and Singapore interest rates to bottom out in the second quarter.

S’pore banks still face net interest margin pressure in 2026, but DBS is better hedged, analysts say

Another consensus view is that DBS is better-positioned than OCBC and UOB to withstand NIM pressures, with a buffer from unexpired hedges and its strength in deposit growth.

US Fed minutes reveal deep divide, caution over more rate cuts in 2026

According to the Dec 30 minutes of their last meeting, some Fed officials felt it would be appropriate to keep rates “unchanged for some time”.

Tariff cuts, rate cuts and market turmoil on the cards in 2026

With US rates headed lower, there will be more downward pressure on the US dollar, which already lost some ground in 2025.

Silver smashes through US$80 for the first time in historic year-end rally

The price of silver has seen the biggest six-day increase in records since 1950.

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US consumers spent big this holiday season, despite persistent inflation and rising unemployment.

Gold breaks US$4,400 for first time on Fed rate-cut bets, silver hits new record high

Precious metals are capping a historic year, with gold and silver both heading for their strongest annual gains since 1979.

Trump says next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates ‘by a lot’

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire for lower mortgage rates, but the interest rate the Fed controls has only limited effect on longer-term borrowing costs.

Bank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year high

Higher Bank of Japan interest rates make Japanese bonds more attractive than other assets, pushing down their prices but sending yields – which move inversely – higher.

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