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Worst is yet to come: Ex-IMF economist
The worst of the global financial crisis is yet to come, former IMF chief economist Kenneth Rogoff said. "We have to see more consolidation in the financial sector before this is over," he said, when asked for early signs of an end to the crisis. A large U.S. bank will fail in the next few months as the world’s biggest economy hits further troubles, he added. Mr. Rogoff’s comments come as investors dumped shares of the largest U.S. home funding companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after a newspaper report said government officials may have no choice but to effectively nationalise the U.S. housing finance titans.
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Market Report Overnight Releases Releases Today 
No Key Closing Levels LastPrevious
1SGD 3 month SOR Fixing1.21%1.24%
2SGD 6 month SOR Fixing1.58%1.63%
32 Year US Treasury Yield2.30%2.33%
410 Year US Treasury Yield3.83%3.81%
530 Year US Treasury Yield4.46%4.43%
6EUR/USD1.47821.4679
7USD/YEN109.74110.11
8DJIA1134811479
9WTI Crude OilUS$114.90US$112.87
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 Feature Articles
Fund managers: Markets not out of the woods yet
We polled 15 fund managers for their views on the investment outlook. Find out what they said about prospects for markets...
Commodity funds can be a good hedge against inflation
Those looking to hedge their portfolios against inflation can consider commodity funds. Three fund managers share their views...
Monthly savings has its benefits
The OCBC Monthly Savings Account is your passport to achieving your savings goal while enjoying higher interest rates...
 
 Interesting Insights
Six retirement planning strategies for women
Some women may face an uphill task when planning for their retirement. We outline six strategies that they can adopt.
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Investment Outlook
Equity Markets

Markets may not have bottomed yet...
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Interest Rates

Fed unlikely to raise rates soon...
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Foreign Exchange

Cautiously bullish on the greenback...
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Fund Manager Views
Will the second half of 2008 be any better than the first half?

Views from Henderson Global Investors.


Inflation in Asia

Views from UOB Asset Management.
 
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