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Healthy volatility is necessary for a stock market to function
(Nov 20): Last week, we concluded that relative volatility among stock markets is fairly consistent over time. We also explained why relative volatility and the cross-correlations or betas among the different stock markets can be helpful in managing a por
November 22, 2017
In print this week
Putting together a global portfolio; a look at relative volatility
SINGAPORE (Nov 13): We are revamping the Capital section of The Edge Singapore to include a portfolio of global stocks, just like what we had done for Tong’s Value Investing Portfolio with Malaysian equities for the past three years. Whether by luck, br
November 14, 2017
Global Markets
Investors are underestimating global risks, MAS warns
SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Investors are underestimating risks to the global economy as they drive stock markets to record highs, Singapore’s central bank chief warned.
October 26, 2017
Singapore economy
US-China investment ties are deeper than you might think
(Nov 17): Foreign direct investment flowing both ways between the US and China may be two to four times greater than shown by data from both governments.
November 17, 2016
Global Markets
'Trump Thump' whacks bond market for US$1 trillion loss
NEW YORK (Nov 14): Donald Trump's stunning victory for the White House may mark the long-awaited end to the more than 30-year-old bull run in bonds, as bets on faster US growth and inflation lead investors to favor stocks over bonds.
November 14, 2016