Why the Fed Is on Hold While Singapore Tightens

In a surprise move on July 27, Singapore's central bank tightened monetary policy, warning that rising oil prices could reignite inflation. But the Federal Reserve remains steadfast at 3.63%, even as the US economy shows real GDP growth of 2.1% annualized and unemployment at 4.2%. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down why the Fed can afford to wait while other central banks act. They explore the strength of the US labor market—with jobless claims at 187,000—and cooling headline CPI, which fell from 334 to 332.6 in June. But core inflation remains stubbornly near 336.1. Could oil price spillovers change the Fed's calculus? And what does this divergence mean for global investors watching the yield curve? A deeper look at the macro picture driving central bank decisions. #FederalReserve #FedPolicy #Singapore #CentralBanking #MonetaryPolicy #OilPrices #Inflation #GlobalEconomy #USEconomy #GDP #LaborMarket #SoftLanding #InterestRates #Macroeconomics #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Fexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo