RHB
A financial services group based in Malaysia
En-bloc market to collapse following ABSD rate hike: analyst
En-bloc market to collapse following ABSD rate hike: analyst
Singapore increased the ABSD for all residential statuses by 3% to 30%.
Analysts tell investors to stay defensive amidst uncertain US Fed policy action
Preferred exposure is healthcare, industrial REIT sectors, and consumer staples.
Core inflation to fall below 5.0% in remaining quarters
RHB expects core inflation to fall at around 2.5% at year-end.
SG likely to enter ‘technical recession’ in H1
Experts believe SG’s growth momentum will continue to slow in Q2.
MAS April policy tightening is ‘dovish’ compared to October 2022: RHB
The analyst said this is the end of the tightening cycle.
Another tightening or status quo? What to expect from MAS’ April MPC meeting
Some experts predict a further increase in the slope to 2.0%.
Expect slight decline in residential price index in H2 23: RHB
This is due to increased competition and supply as well as slow economic growth.
Are S-REITs worth investing amidst refinancing risks?
China-focused real estate will be the most affected.
SGX's cash equity business will continue to underperform: RHB
In February, the bourse's derivatives daily average volume dropped 3% YoY.
Officials still cautious on economy in 2023 despite reopening: RHB
The growth could be lower for Singapore compared to market consensus of 5.3%.
Retail sales momentum to decelerate into 1H23
RHB expects full-year retail growth to clock in at 6.0%.
Central bank may further tighten monetary policy in April: analysts
This is expected if core inflation does not moderate.
Worse may be over for exports: RHB
Exports slightly improved in January but it will decline in the first half of 2023.
Singapore unaffected by Budget 2023: RHB
This year’s forecast for the economy of the Lion City remains at 3%.
Budget 2023: Which sectors will be the hardest hit by the 2023 budget measures?
Real estate sector will be mildly hit whilst global firms may expect problems from corporate tax.
Full-year outlook for retail improves due to China reopening
The revival will boost the travel and tourism sector in Singapore.
Budget 2023 to adopt five-pronged approach: analyst
RHB said the budget will focus on developing SG's competitiveness and strengthening social safety nets.
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