19 January 2024
Money in the Market: What will the US Fed’s shift to rate cuts mean for markets and the economy?
After defying recession fears last year, the US economy has maintained stronger growth than widely expected. With several possible rate cuts planned for this year by the US Fed, what's now expected from the US economy? What asset classes are set to benefit from the better US economic outlook? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nikolaj Schmidt, Chief International Economist in the Fixed Income Division of T. Rowe Price, to find out more.

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9 June 2021
Market View: Current inflation is believed to be cyclical and can be well-solved
Many countries are expected to fall into recession as the economy slips into an era of stagflation. Global economic expansion is forecasted to decline this year, amid supply disturbances, prospects of weakening growth, amongst others. However, there are noticeable differences, such as the U.S. dollar power and strong balance sheets at major financial institutions, which present room for improvement.
In Market View, Prime Time’s Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Nikolaj Schmidt, Chief International Economist at T. Rowe Price to find out more.

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2 November 2021
Assessing the Fed's Upcoming Policy Decision
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lay out plans to begin tapering its massive bond buying program, as central banks across the world also start withdrawing support extended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Could this lead to higher volatility in the markets? Nikolaj Schmidt, T Rowe Price's Chief International Economist, joined us on Prime Time to preview the Fed's decision, and why the Treasury's own tapering of fiscal spending matters as well.

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