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Winds of change in politics, climate and markets
The economic cost of the fires in Los Angeles has yet to be tabulated but changes are already happening in the markets
2 days ago
Global Markets
Twelve days of Christmas
Hopefully, this season, there will be blessings and a partridge in a pear tree of 18% return for the Straits Times Index
29 days ago
Global Markets
The Rising Sun is still shining
Should any financial or geopolitical volatility arise from the new shogun in the White House or the Middle East and Ukraine, the yen will strengthen, and carry trades will unwind
November 07, 2024
Global Economy
Cruel, cruel summer
Having sold a little into the rally, I will look to re-enter gradually, says contributor Chew Sutat this week.
August 08, 2024
Global Markets
Shall we bear with smoke or do we want a cigarette in the eye of our heritage?
This week, contributor Chew Sutat takes a closer look at globally-listed and SGX-listed stocks such as Singtel and Jardine C&C.
June 27, 2024
China Focus
China earnings pain erodes optimism over stock market rebound
Optimists are pinning their hopes on the third plenum in July
June 23, 2024
Investing strategies
Global investors turn cautious on once favourite Japanese stocks
Foreign investors became net sellers for a fourth straight week
June 23, 2024
US stocks
Financial markets just delivered a powerful reminder
The rally extended beyond equities to many other assets
April 01, 2024
Global Markets
All that glitters is not crypto
Having now made a new high, is this the time for sceptics of crypto to pile in?
March 14, 2024
Global Markets
A Swift marketing machine inspires a Singapore Love Story
Investors and companies have to be Ready For It when a new Love Story unfolds
March 07, 2024