What Does It Means To Be Keeping Up With The Joneses In Singapore?

“Keeping up with the Joneses” refers to the habit of comparing ourselves to the people around us in our social circle. It’s about measuring our success or wealth against the material possessions and lifestyle others display, often leading to unnecessary spending to keep up appearances. In every society, keeping up with the Joneses takes on […]

Dollar strong, stocks creep higher as Trump term dawns – Jan 20 2025

Today’s Market News India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 profit rises 10% on higher lending income IMF says China’s economic growth of 5% in 2024 was ‘positive surprise’ China’s securities regulator approves merger of Guotai Junan, Haitong Securities Citadel Securities applies for securities licence in China SBI Life Insurance posts higher Q3 profit on policy renewals, […]

5 Things You Need To Know About Investing In REITs In Singapore

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are one of the most popular investments in Singapore. Retail investors can gain access to properties and enjoy regular distributions and potential capital gains – all without having to own any physical property. For reference, there are 41 REITs and property trusts listed in Singapore, with a combined market capitalisation […]

Asia stocks fall despite China GDP beat; bond yields drop with Fed in focus-Jan 17 2025

Today’s Market News Morning Bid: Awaiting China data deluge, US yields drift lower Zijin Mining to gain controlling stake in Zangge Mining with $1.87 bln deal proposal India’s Reliance beats Q3 profit estimates on boost from retail, telecom China Vanke’s CEO detained by authorities, state media reports China will continue to help Sri Lanka achieve […]

Complete Guide To Buying A CareShield Life Supplement Plan

Most of us – at least those 30 and above – would be familiar with CareShield Life, Singapore’s national disability income insurance scheme that came into force on 1 October 2020. Essentially replacing the old ElderShield scheme, CareShield Life provides lifelong monthly payouts for claimants who cannot perform 3 of 6 Activities of Daily Living […]

Stocks climb on US inflation reading, upbeat earnings – Jan 15

Today’s Market News Luxury groups pin hopes on US as China weakness persists HEDGE FLOW Hedge funds increased bearish bets ahead of Friday’s blowout US jobs report, banks say India’s CEAT misses Q3 profit view on higher raw material prices Oil rallies, settles at multi-month high on US crude draw, Russia sanctions Chinese overnight rate […]