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The Singapore Passport Is Ranked First In The World: 6 Things You May Not Know About Our Passport
Travelling is something that Singaporeans take for granted. Perhaps it is the fact that Singapore is geographically a “little red dot”, but Singaporeans do love travelling overseas (even if it is across the causeway to JB). Thankfully, we as holders of the red Singapore passport have access to many destinations in the world. In fact, […]
Trump tariff pledge roils currencies, lowered stocks – Nov 27
Today’s Market News Trump tariffs would harm all involved, US trade partners say Companies bolster currency hedging strategies as Trump plans tariffs Wall Street stocks end higher on tech; markets analyze Trump’s tariff threats, Fed minutes Key developments to markets on Wednesday: Reserve Bank of New Zealand monetary policy meeting Australia CPI (Oct) US PCE […]
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Singapore’s CPF Is 5th Best Retirement System In The World – Here’s Why (And How It Can Further Improve)
Singapore’s retirement system is world-renowned. Of course, we are referring to the CPF. As our national retirement scheme, Singaporeans and PRs compulsorily contribute a portion our monthly salary to fund a range of needs, from healthcare and housing to longer-term needs like retirement. Recently a global study of national pension schemes – the 2024 Mercer […]
US stock quick picks – Nov 26
Today’s Markets In Asia, Japan -0.9%. Hong Kong flat. China -0.1%. India -0.1%. In Europe, at midday, London -0.3%. Paris -0.6%. Frankfurt -0.5%. Futures at 6:30, Dow +0.1%. S&P +0.1%. Nasdaq +0.1%. Crude +0.9% to $69.56. Gold +0.5% to $2,630.20. Bitcoin -5.9% to $92,511. Ten-year Treasury Yield +1 bp to 4.29%. Today’s Economic Calendar 09:00 AM Case-Shiller Home Price Index 09:00 AM FHFA House Price Index 10:00 AM Consumer Confidence 10:00 AM New Home Sales 10:00 AM Richmond Fed […]
Dollar jumps, stocks retreat after Trump vows tariffs – Nov 26
Today’s Market News Foreign investors turn net buyers of Indian stocks after record selling run Beijing state-owned asset management to sell 33% stake in joint venture with UBS Indonesia says Apple’s $100 mln investment proposal inadequate Slackening demand likely weighed on India’s GDP growth in September quarter: Reuters poll Vedanta to proceed with dollar bond […]
Will I Invest in Emerging Asia when Interest Rates are Falling?
I’ve been getting a lot of questions on investing in emerging markets recently. The thinking of course, is that with the Feds on a rate cut cycle, this will lead to capital outflows from the US and into emerging markets. Not only that but a US rate cut cycle allows emerging markets central banks to […]
Why You Need To Start Thinking About Tax Deductions For YA2025 Before The End Of 2024
The window to file our personal income tax each year is between 1 March and 18 April. While our next income tax filing will only be in 2025, our YA2025 personal income tax will be based on our chargeable income in calendar year 2024. This means we have until 31 December 2024 to make the […]
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