Asia shares rally on US inflation relief – Dec 23

Summary Central banks lowered rates in 2024 after inflation battle Voters punished incumbents amid cost of living crisis Uncertainty looms with potential Trump tariffs and global conflicts Nikkei gains 0.7%, S&P futures firm 0.3% Futures imply 53% chance of March Fed rate cut Dollar remains strong on high bond yield Index Last Change % Change […]

Guide To Thematic Investments & How To Start Investing Through AutoWealth Plus+

One common mistake some investors make is to lump all their investment goals into a single strategy portfolio, expecting it to generate our desired returns. However, this simplified approach overlooks the varied nature of our investment goals and the timeframe required to achieve them. For instance, aspirational goals like upgrading to a bigger property or […]

How Much Do Petrol And Diesel Cost Across Countries In Southeast Asia?  

The fluctuation of petrol and diesel prices is something that’s observed closely by business owners and consumers as it could impact transportation and logistics costs, leading to inflation of goods and services.   According to GlobalPetrolPrices.com, the average petrol price around the world currently stands at US$1.24 per litre, with the cheapest petrol in Iran, costing US$0.02 to the […]

Asian shares pinned near three-month lows, dollar towers at 2-yr peak- Dec 20

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Today’s Market News Big year of central bank easing wraps up with dovish BoE, Fed caution Rupee falls below 85/USD as Fed’s hawkish shift rattles Asian currencies Fed’s hawkish tilt has emerging markets scurrying to save currencies Key developments that could provide more direction to markets on Friday: China interest rate decision Japan CPI inflation […]

US stock quick picks – Dec 19

Notables Notable Earnings Today: Nike (NYSE: NKE), FedEx (NYSE: FDX), Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS), FactSet (NYSE: FDS), Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO), Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), Conagra (NYSE: CAG), CarMax (NYSE: KMX), Lamb Weston (NYSE: LW), Blackberry (NYSE: BB), FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL), Scholastic (Nasdaq: SCHL). Notable IPOs Today: Youxin Technology Ltd Class […]

[Cheat Sheet] Cost Guide On Rollerblades Rentals (ECP, Coney Island/Punggol)

One of the ways to unwind during the weekend is going out into nature and enjoying some outdoor time. Apart from going for walks, cycling, we can also traverse the scenic paths by rollerblading. Here is a guide to the rollerblading rental stores in East Coast Park (ECP), Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Coney Island […]

Asian stocks dive after Fed flags slower rate cuts, BOJ decision awaited – Dec 19

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Today’s Market News BOJ meets for final rate review this year as Trump risk clouds outlook India re-examining record Nov gold imports, sources say Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges India’s net direct tax collection rises over 16% y/y in April-December Indonesia cenbank to buy more govt debt in 2025 in deal over maturing […]