Most private debts are structured as floating-rate debt—that is, the interest rate changes periodically based on the prevailing environment. If interest rates rise, the income from floating-rate debt increases, and vice versa. So the natural question is: can private credit still deliver strong returns if interest rates fall again?

While private credit is not new, it has witnessed significant growth in recent years and become an increasingly important asset class for investors.

The S&P 500 just experienced its sharpest two-day decline since March 2020. The sell-off was triggered by geopolitical tensions and tariff-related concerns, prompting a broad risk-off move across global markets. In this update, we take a closer look at how Syfe’s managed portfolios have held up, and how...

Markets have turned volatile following the announcement of sweeping new tariffs. While sharp selloffs can feel unsettling, especially when headlines dominate the narrative, it’s important to zoom out. Here are a few points to help put the tariff selloff into perspective. 1. Trump signals willingness to negotiate Tariff announcements are often...

What Happened? President Donald Trump signed a sweeping “reciprocal tariff” policy, introducing a broad 10% tariff on all imports.Steeper tariffs target specific countries: 🔺 54% on China (including an existing 20%) 🔺 20% on the EU 🔺 46% on Vietnam 🔺 32% on Taiwan The baseline 10% tariff takes effect on 5 April, with higher...

Looking to build a steady passive income stream? Here are the most popular investment assets and strategies for your portfolio. Passive income investing has become an essential strategy for many to grow wealth, as it lets you earn money regularly without your constant active involvement. This makes it an effective...

Feeling uncertain about the markets? In our latest webinar, Ritesh Ganeriwal—Managing Director,  Head of Investment and Advisory at Syfe—shared valuable insights on how to stay calm, stay invested, and even take advantage of the market movements during market downturns. Catch the full recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h1Fy13rJhs Table of Contents The Need to Have...

Investing in the stock market can seem complicated, with its jargon, charts, and seemingly endless options. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, and many new investors find the prospect of buying their first stock a little daunting.  But taking control of your financial future starts with understanding the basics. To help...

Key Announcements from FOMC The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%-4.5%, continuing the current rate since December 2024.  The committee also revised its economic projections, downgrading its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.7% (down from the previous estimate of 2.1% in December 2024)....

S-REITs Market Finds Support Amid Stabilising Rates  The S-REITs sector seems to have found its bottom. After a sluggish start to the year, S-REITs made a strong comeback in March, with the iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index delivering a +4.80% month-to-date (MTD) return. A key driver behind this rebound is the stabilising...