In this 140th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui provides an update on the overnight U.S. Federal Reserve decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75%. How has the recent U.S.-Iran conflict impacted the Fed's decision making? Will higher oil prices and prolonged tariffs increase the likelihood of a global recession? What is the U.S. economic forecast the Fed governors shared through the end of this year? Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.
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