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Sell-off continues as inflation fight stepped up

RECAP: Asian markets fell again yesterday and the dollar extended gains amid a global sell-off fuelled by growing recession fears as central banks around the world ramped up interest rates to fight decades-high inflation.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Baht freefall could hit 38

Economists forecast the value of the baht could plunge to 38 to the US dollar this year, mainly attributed to a stronger dollar as the Federal Reserve pursues a hawkish monetary policy.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Shifting into the new equilibrium

From our point of view, the global economic landscape in the fourth quarter will be very important. We believe that the coming quarter will bring a shift in the global economic picture to a new equilibrium.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

S&P 500 Circles New 2022 Lows Following Latest Fed Rate Hike: Is A Recession Inevitable?

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) suffered more heavy losses this week in response to another aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hike

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

How To Hedge Against Stock Market Losses In Your IRA

These are difficult times for investors. Inflation is like a runaway freight train and COVID-19’s aftereffects are still creating supply chain problems. In response to these trends, the Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates with a frequency that hasn’t been seen in decades.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

Economists see RBI delivering another 50 bps hike next week

MUMBAI: Economists are unanimous in forecasting that the central bank has no other option but to deliver a 50 bps rate hike next week and take the terminal rate to 6.25 per cent by December.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2022

This Type Of Restaurant Is Thriving Right Now, Yet Olive Garden Struggles: Here's Why

With food inflation still surging, up 8% for the twelve months ended August, and the Russia-Ukraine war adding to global food constraints, it's easy to see why restaurant brands and operators are experiencing diminishing margins on their bottom line.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

Stock markets drop as Wall Street takes a gloomy view of the economy

The Dow dropped more than 450 points to close at the lowest level since November 2020.

WEKU · Sep 23, 2022

The Nation's Worst Rent Control Law Gets a Few Moderating Fixes

The St. Paul City Council passed a series of amendments to a voter-passed rent stabilization ordinance that exempt new construction and make it easier for landlords to factor inflation into rent increases.

Reason · Sep 23, 2022

Pound sinks in reaction to huge UK stimulus

LONDON: The British pound plunged to a 37-year low and stocks sank after the government delivered the most sweeping tax cuts since 1972, as economists warned that the ambitious plan was unsustainable at a time when inflation is rampant.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022