A History Of Property Cooling Measures In Singapore Over The Years
Over the years, the Government has introduced at least 15 rounds of property cooling measures to ensure homes remain affordable, as well as to curb speculation in Singapore’s property market. Despite this, both HDB flats and private properties have enjoyed healthy price appreciations since 2009. Resale HDB flats have climbed about 87.9% since 2009, while […]

Today’s Market News Japan PM hopeful Ishiba sees ‘room’ for corporate tax hike, Kyodo reports Brookfield-backed Leela hotels owner Schloss files for $599 mln India IPO Food-price volatility may pose risk to India’s inflation, cenbank says VinFast posts deeper Q2 loss on impairment charge, higher cost to boost sales TNG Digital eyes Malaysian IPO […]
4 Sectors In Singapore That Will Benefit The Most From The US Fed Rate Cut
This week, for the first time in four years, the US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by 50 basis points (0.5%), bringing it down to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Previously, the Fed had aggressively raised rates from near zero to a multi-decade high of 5.25% to 5.5% between March 2022 and […]
How You Can Invest In A BlackRock-Managed Portfolio Through StashAway And Saxo Markets
Investing is a powerful wealth building strategy, enabling you to achieve your financial goals. Whether you’re growing your retirement nest egg, saving for your dream home, or simply building your financial security, the right investment strategy can help you reach your goals. Investing in the stock market is both accessible to retail investors and a […]
From Mandai Wildlife Park To Museum of Ice Cream: 7 Season Passes To Purchase For Your Family
If you are searching for fun, family-friendly places to visit in Singapore, season passes are a great way to enjoy year-round experiences and adventures at various attractions. Whether you’re into wildlife encounters, a unique museum, or friendly play parks, there is something for everyone within Singapore. With season passes to local attractions, you can revisit […]
T-Bills vs SSB vs Fixed Deposits vs Cash Management Accounts: What Is The Best Way To Invest Your Cash Savings
On Wednesday, 19 September 2024, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) slashed interest rates – marking an aggressive start to its first easing in over 4.5 years. Before this much-anticipated rate cut, the Fed had been raising interest rates at an unprecedented pace – from 0-0.25% to 5.25-5.5% between March 2022 and July 2023. For retail […]
Asia morning brief Sep 20
Today’s Market News BOJ to keep policy steady, signal more rate hikes to come DCM Ventures to exit China’s Kuaishou via $479 mln placement China to ramp up policy steps to revive economy but no ‘bazooka’ stimulus seen Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in July hit almost one-year low China expected to trim main policy […]
What Your $1 Million Retirement Savings May Be Worth By The Time You Retire At 65
When we discuss retirement savings in Singapore, everyone seems to be focused on reaching the milestone $1 million mark. Depending on your earning power, you can reach that goal at various ages. So, what if we are fortunate enough to amass $1 million in retirement funds by the time we are aged 35? While that […]
US stock quick picks – Sep 19
Notables Notable Earnings Today: FedEx (NYSE: FDX), Lennar (NYSE: LEN), Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), FactSet (NYSE: FDS), Endava (NYSE: DAVA), MillerKnoll (Nasdaq: MLKN), Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL), iPower (Nasdaq: IPW), MoneyHero (Nasdaq: MNY), LightPath Technologies (Nasdaq: LPTH), Research Solutions (Nasdaq: RSSS). Notable IPOs Today: N/A. Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: The Brooklyneer (SMBX), 24 HR Truck Services […]
Stocks and dollar gain as Fed ‘soft landing’ – Sep 19

Today’s Market News Japan’s exports slow sharply, machinery orders shrink in blow to economic recovery Indonesia’s central bank front runs Fed with surprise rate cut Wall Street droops, dollar edges back after bumper Fed cut China hits 9 US firms with property freeze over weapons sales to Taiwan Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise […]