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Asia credit to survive Fed taper

The Fed has decided to reduce its monthly asset purchases, potentially triggering outflows from Asia once again but the region is much better prepared to withstand the turmoil this time round.

December 19, 2013

Reasons to be cheerful about US growth

Markets have over-reacted to the taper and under-estimated the persistence of low inflation, says Ethan Harris, co-head of global economics at BofA Merrill.

September 18, 2013

What will the Fed do next?

LGT says if rates peak at 5.50%, the global economy can still motor along.

July 06, 2006

US Fed not key to Asian bonds

BNP economist says fixed income credit spreads will remain flat in 2004 despite rising US interest rates.

January 20, 2004

KDB bond rides the back of latest Fed cut

The Korean policy bank has secured the lowest coupon in the Korean credit universe.

November 08, 2001

Not another Asian crisis, but watch the Fed

Chi Lo, regional head of research (NE Asia), Standard Chartered Bank Global Markets, Hong Kong, explains why Asia will escape another financial crisis.

July 26, 2001

The Fed can't help Asia's quagmire

By cutting interest rates aggressively, the US is kicking off a global reflation cycle. But will it be enough to boost economic growth in Asia?

February 02, 2001