RHB

A financial services group based in Malaysia

Analysts tell investors to stay defensive amidst uncertain US Fed policy action

Preferred exposure is healthcare, industrial REIT sectors, and consumer staples.

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.

Analysts suggest more policy tightening to keep inflation in check

RHB and UOB said this is a precautionary measure if core inflation accelerates.