Weekly Market Wrap | 16 September 2022
Inflation remained stubbornly high in the latest August inflation report, despite falling energy prices...
Weekly Kick Start | 06 November 2023
The focal point last week centered on central bank meetings. The FOMC meeting proved largely uneventful, with the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged as widely anticipated. In contrast, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) began shifting towards an exit from its monetary easing strategy. This significant shift has prompted us to concentrate on the BOJ’s decision in this week’s recap.
Weekly Market Wrap | 03 March 2023
Historically, interest rates of 5% or more were the norm, and stocks performed well during those periods. Higher interest rates can encourage people to save, which could lead to increased investment in new technology and factories, improving productivity and growth prospects.
How Dollar Cost Averaging Builds Wealth Over Time
Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy that helps you cushion the impact of market fluctuations through regular investments, regardless of market conditions. By consistently investing a fixed sum of money over a period of time, you end up buying more shares when prices are low and fewer shares when prices are high.
Weekly Market Wrap | 8 July 2022
US stocks rally; supply chain issues moderate; China remains buoyant
Weekly Market Wrap | 23 May 2023
China’s economic data for April fell short of expectations, highlighting the country’s uneven path to recovery from the impact of stringent Covid-19 restrictions. Industrial production in April grew by 5.6% year-on-year, lower than the 10.9% predicted by economists surveyed by Reuters. Additionally, retail sales rose by 18.4%, failing to meet the expected surge of 21%. Fixed asset investment also fell short, increasing by 4.7% compared to the anticipated 5.5%.
Syfe 2026 Outlook: Growth, Disinflation, and Monetary Transition
Syfe's experts consolidate HKD time deposit rates from over 15 banks and the latest short-term management tool for idle funds in Hong Kong to help investors achieve the best returns.
Weekly Market Wrap | 23 September 2022
As widely expected, the Fed delivered its third 0.75% hike last week...
Weekly Kick Start | 20 November 2023
The focal point last week centered on the APEC Summit, where US-China relations experienced a new turning point. At this pivotal meeting, leaders from both nations demonstrated a willingness to ease tensions and seek mutual progress through dialogue and agreements. This significant event has prompted us to concentrate on the APEC Summit in lasat week’s recap.
Weekly Market Wrap | 13 March 2023
The LIBOR is a globally accepted benchmark rate at which major banks lend to one another in the international interbank market. An increase in LIBOR generally reduces the value of fixed income securities due to higher interest rates and borrowing costs.
