3 Ways To Invest In The S&P 500 Index In Singapore
Most investors know that stocks, also referred to as “equities,” generally offer the highest average returns over the long term. Naturally, there will be periods—even years—of volatility, where returns may fall short of the long-term average. However, over rolling 20-year periods, global stocks tend to deliver average annual returns between 8% and 10%. The U.S., […]
US Stock markets – Nov 11
Trends to Watch Milestone: Solana Joins $100B Club, Hitting Nearly a Three-Year High Above $210 (CoinDesk) Challenging Times: Bond Market on Risky Path as Traders Regroup From Wild Week (Bloomberg) Trump Danger: Trump’s presidency carries plenty of market risk, experts warn (Yahoo! Finance) Even More Gains: Over $2.8 billion bet on bitcoin topping $90,000 as it hits all-time high (CNBC) Happy Holidays: The Santa […]
China caution cools sizzling US optimism – Nov 11
Today’s Market News China consumer prices rise slowest in 4 months, despite stimulus China’s latest stimulus falls short of expectations India inflation to rise further to 5.81% on rising food costs Thai ex-central bank governors warn of interference in chairman selection Key developments on Monday: Japan trade and current account (September) Japan money supply (October) […]
Why Undergraduates Should Start Investing Even While Studying
As an undergraduate, you need to juggle studies, social life, and perhaps a side hustle or part-time job, and may not have much time to consider investing. Yet, the earlier you start investing, even with small amounts, the faster your portfolio will compound. For students, starting young offers not just a path to grow your […]
Donald Trump Is US President (Again). Here Are 5 Things That Singapore Investors Should Take Note Of
One of the world’s most closely watched events, the U.S. Presidential election, took place on Tuesday, November 5. Leading up to the election, nearly all observers agreed that it was too close to predict. In the end, former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, a Democrat, to claim victory. Given the interconnectedness […]
4 Trends We Learned At The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024
The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) has returned for the ninth year from 6 to 8 November 2024. Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and Constellar, the festival is hosting 600 exhibitors and 900 speakers from more than 100 countries and regions. This year’s global event will be […]
5 Key Factors To Consider When Investing Our SRS Savings
In Singapore, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) are two key avenues for growing our retirement nest egg. While CPF is mandatory for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs), the SRS is voluntary and available to foreigners, as well as Singaporeans and PRs. The primary benefit of topping up our SRS […]
Personal Finance Insights From The Singapore FinTech Festival: How To Navigate Your Finances And Careers
With the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 currently underway and over 900 speakers sharing their thoughts on various topics, discussions on investments, market outlook and talent demand was inevitably on the agenda. Whether you’re in the technology industry or not, many of these insights will be useful to understand the current economic landscape trends and […]
Stocks hit record for second day, yields dip after Fed cut – Nov 8
Today’s Market News Stocks hit record for second day, yields steady after Fed cut Why Trump tariffs pose a bigger threat to China’s economy this time Trump’s tariff threats push Taiwan to help firms move production from China Key developments to markets on Friday: Taiwan trade (October) Japan household spending (September) China NPC Standing Committee […]
GFTN: How Singapore’s Global FinTech Ambitions Rest On The Shoulders Of This Newly-Minted Business
Even though it’s held in one of the smallest countries in the world, the ambitions of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) has always been global. This year, marking the ninth edition of the SFF, will see over 66,000 participants from 150 countries and regions across five days content-packed activities. Not only that, more than 500 […]
