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Despite predictions of a tough year, the greenback is overpowering challengers. There's more to this supremacy than mere interest rates
All the attention devoted to inflation slaying is muting some disturbing signs on the growth side of the equation
A parade of Federal Reserve officials in recent days has sought to emphasize this message - though a slump isn't their forecast
Malaysian curbs on poultry exports are grinding into their fourth week. Singapore is a big customer and buys about 98% of live shipments
In recent times, central bankers have stressed the need to be nimble, humble even. Recent mistakes warrant some humility
Vaccine breakthroughs are great. But the vaccine itself has to be distributed and have a demonstrable effect on activity for central banks to be convinced it's time to consider letting up
Asia's policy makers need to remember that when plotting the path ahead as economies emerge from lockdowns