Is the Fed’s 50bps emergency cut an over-reaction? Do they know something we don’t?

 Are companies really getting hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak? Which industries are the most vulnerable? At OCBC Credit Research, we have good news and bad news to share.

Gold hit its record high in the years after the GFC. Can coronavirus fears drive gold past that prior high?

As COVID-19 spreads globally, risk-off sentiment has taken hold and guided FX moves. However, a turnaround may be on the horizon?

Political uncertainties compound the impact of the virus on Malaysia. While Indonesia has apparently escaped huge outbreaks thus far, the danger remains.

With China’s February PMI fell to a record low level, is China heading towards a recession? On a positive note, China’s efforts to contain the spread starts to pay off, what shall we focus next?

2020 GDP growth may flatline due to Covid-19 outbreak, but Budget 2020 provides a strong fiscal response. Is it enough?

How has the Singapore stock market been impacted amid the current coronavirus outbreak? Ms Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, highlights sectors which are still showing strong growth. Go to https://www.ocbc.com/…/what-investors-should-be-looking-at-… to find out more.

Gold is a useful investment asset that is a good hedge against inflation and fear sentiments such as in times of geopolitical tensions, recessions and virus pandemics. Howie Lee, Economist at OCBC Bank shares what influences the prices of gold.

Despite the uncertainty caused by the US-China trade war and Brexit, assets such as equities, bonds and even gold rose in 2019. Ms Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, shares what’s in store for investors in the year ahead.