Investors read Fed tea leaves, shrug off China stimulus – Oct 9
Today’s Market News Japan trusts BOJ on monetary policy, economy minister says Fall in Japan’s real wages, spending likely just minor bump for further BOJ hikes China stock rally fizzles as stimulus optimism fades Dollar steadied by focus on Fed path, China, Middle East Key developments on Wednesday: Taiwan CPI (Sept) Reserve Bank of India […]
CPF Special Account: 10 Things You Need To Know About It
Our Special Account is one of three CPF accounts we start with from the moment we are born, with the other two being our Ordinary Account (OA) and MediSave Account (MA). When we turn 55, a Retirement Account (RA) will be opened. From 2025, our Retirement Account will replace our Special Account, which will be closed at the same time. […]
From Money To Investment: Understand The History Of Gold, And Why It Remains A Valuable Commodity In Modern Finance
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Mid East conflict keeps markets nervous ahead of China’s reopening – Oct 8
Key developments on Tuesday: Australia consumer sentiment (Oct) Japan Tankan manufacturing and service indexes (Oct) Taiwan trade balance (Sept) Fixed Income 10-year U.S. Treasury yield held above 4% in early Asia trade, as a robust U.S. labour market prompted traders to heavily scale back their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Equities MSCI’s broadest index of […]
US stock quick picks – Oct 7
Notables Notable Earnings Today: The Duckhorn Portfolio (NYSE: NAPA). Notable IPOs Today: SilverBox Corp IV (NYSE: SBXD). Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: LUWI (StartEngine), HapTech Holdings (Wefunder). Notable Economic Events Today: Consumer Credit (3:00 p.m. ET). Trends to Watch Going Green: Big Oil Urges Trump Not to Gut Biden’s Climate Law (Wall Street Journal) Huge Step: New Ethereum proposal […]
The Average Singaporean Dream: The Realistic Version Of The Traditional 5Cs
Many of us who grew up in the 90s are familiar with the 5 Cs—Cash, Car, Credit Card, Condominium, and Country Club. These represented the material aspirations of many Singaporeans three decades ago. While cars and condominiums remain coveted by some today, it’s fair to say that not everyone in Singapore still strives for these […]
Japan leads Asia stock rally, USD gains after NFP blowout
Today’s Market News China-focused hedge funds post explosive September returns Philippine inflation to settle around 3.2% in 2024, finance minister says BOJ’s rate hike plans face political curve ball VW CEO: Chinese automakers should be allowed to avert tariffs by investing in EU Key developments on Monday: Thailand inflation (September) China FX reserves (September) Japan […]
The STI Hit A 17-Year High. 4 Stocks That Have Performed Exceptionally Well The Past 12 Months
The Straits Times Index (STI) is a great starting point for anyone looking to invest in some of Singapore’s largest companies. The STI tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), many of which are considered blue-chip stocks. These companies have a strong track record of stability, profitability, and […]
Passive Income Investing: 10 Popular Ways To Generate Passive Income In Singapore And Whether It Is Worth Investing In Them?
Imagine a day where you can sit back and just watch the money roll in. That’s the allure and promise of passive income investing. Unlike growth or value investing, income investing focuses on generating income from your investments. While you may expect a regular payout from your passive income investments, you should not expect explosive growth. […]
Visa, Gear, Accommodation; Training Fees: How Much Does It Cost To Learn Muay Thai In Thailand
As one of the most popular martial arts in the world, Muay Thai is widely considered a prerequisite to excelling in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Learning Muay Thai can give you the foundational building blocks of striking, footwork and self-defence. Besides its physical nature, Muay Thai training is also steeped in tradition built upon respect, […]
