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Globally diversified equities remain attractive amid yet another Fed pause: analysts

Asia markets fall on rising concerns of inflation, Iran-Israel conflict

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Tan Nai Lun

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Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 12:36 PM
    • In its latest meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee has agreed to leave the central bank’s benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 4.25 to 4.5% range, citing a healthy labour market and reduced uncertainty in the economic outlook.
    • In its latest meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee has agreed to leave the central bank’s benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 4.25 to 4.5% range, citing a healthy labour market and reduced uncertainty in the economic outlook. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] Analysts continue to favour globally diversified equities, as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday (Jun 18).

    In its latest meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) agreed to leave the central bank’s benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 4.25 to 4.5 per cent range, citing a healthy labour market and reduced uncertainty in the economic outlook.

    But the Fed also lowered its growth forecasts and raised inflation estimates, likely to account for the impact of higher tariffs.

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