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Rate Hikes In 2021?

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics and Strategy, Mizuho Bank

25-Feb-21 07:07

Rate Hikes In 2021?

The Fed and ECB are not expected to raise interest rates anytime soon, but are there central banks in this region that might do so? The Morning Run speaks with Vishnu Varathan of Mizuho Bank for his thoughts on this, as well as Hong Kong's recently-published budget and Singapore's economy.

Produced by: Mike Gong

Presented by: Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan


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Tags:  fed,  ECB,  hong kong,  budget,  stamp duty hike,  singapore


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