investor sentiment

Banking & finance

Potential privatisation; foreseeable consolidation?

Endowus, as Choo explains, is a very efficient way for investors who are aiming for a consistent 7–8% returns from a broadly diversified portfolio.

Global Economy

When pondering how much worse, Asia stock traders think 2008

he Federal Reserve’s move to slash its key interest rate by a full percentage point to near zero over the weekend failed to stem declines, while containment and stimulus measures announced by several countries elicited a similar reaction.

Covid-19

Market meltdown to persist even as US Fed slashes interest rate to all-time low

As recession risks rise, the Singapore economy is looking at a 0.9% y-o-y contraction for the first quarter as the pandemic continues to spread.

Global Economy

Where should investors turn as market carnage rages on amid pandemic panic?

Global financial markets are being pushed into bear levels as investor panic hits a crescendo, but here's some advice for investors.

Global Economy

Is the coronavirus a bull market signal?

The Dow components then included some counters that are still thriving — General Electric, US Steel and Western Union. Other companies such as Utah Copper and Westinghouse have merged into Chevron Corp and Rio Tinto.

Global Economy

Covid-19 a shock to demand and supply but structural impact on long term growth unlikely

As the virus spreads further across Europe, US and elsewhere, the probability that it could ultimately lead to a more significant slowdown in global activity is increasing.

Funds

The anatomy of market correction

This is probably the most important thing to realise — that there will be a bottom in markets when the correction is over, and the markets invariably will recover. This is something that we must always keep in mind.

Investing ideas

Are low prices an opportunity for investors to cash in on S-REITs before a rebound?

With yields of some 5.5%, DBS analyst Derek Tan says that there's no running away from S-REITs, and that investors will gradually be drawn back into the sector.

Global Economy

Global investor confidence wanes as Brexit uncertainties outweigh US-China trade optimism: State Street

SINGAPORE (Dec 30): The State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI) declined slightly in December to 79.7 points, down 1.3 points from the previous month’s revised reading of 81.0.

China Focus

Driving the China business strategy

Technical outlook for the Shanghai market The Shanghai Index rapidly developed a classic downtrend breakout pattern. This is often a three-stage pattern of behaviour. Traders will take early positions in anticipation of a long-term trend breakout
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