The original version of this article was firstly published in Business Times. Ritesh Ganeriwal, Managing Director and Head of Investment and Advisory at Syfe, explained why ‘higher for longer’ interest rates have created market conditions that make now a great time for savers to become investors. Savers have been spoilt...

So far, 2024 has been a dynamic year for China’s equity markets. In January, a derivative-induced meltdown sent Chinese stocks lower on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, spilling over to Hong Kong and US-listed China ADRs. But things may be looking up for China’s stocks.  Since February 2nd and...

Singaporeans are known to be good at saving. According to the Department of Statistics Singapore, our personal savings rate was 35.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023. On the other hand, investing could be less familiar to many. Both saving and investing are important pillars in building a sound...

Highlights:  In the May FOMC meeting, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) sent mixed signals. It held its benchmark interest rate steady at a 23-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%, marking the sixth consecutive meeting where rates remained unchanged.Acknowledging the stubborn inflation, the Fed hinted that borrowing costs could remain...

Unless you’ve been living under the rock, you’ve probably heard of the S&P 500. Short for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the S&P 500 is an index that consists of the top 500 largest companies. Stocks on the S&P 500 account for about 80% of the US stock market’s...

2024 started off on a high note for both the US economy and developed market equities. However, with geopolitical tensions and potential delays in rate cuts, volatility has reemerged in recent weeks. Given the market uncertainty, investors are grappling with several key questions regarding the current market conditions. Ritesh...

After a strong rally in 2023, equities continued their momentum into the first quarter of 2024. In particular, the S&P 500 hit new historical highs and posted a +10.2% gain for the quarter. This marked its best first-quarter performance in five years. On the other hand, the bond markets...

Most of us in Singapore could be quite familiar with high-interest rate savings accounts such as the UOB One Account and OCBC 360 Account. These savings accounts can offer account holders quite attractive interest rates, provided that certain criteria are met, such as minimum spending on credit cards and...

It’s been a tumultuous year for S-REITs, with the sector being plagued by high inflation rates and growing interest rates. Despite these challenges, S-REITs made a comeback and reached a record high in December 2023.Here is a quick recap of the latest S-REIT earnings season. Table of Contents Diversified REITCapitaLand Ascendas...

Gold is a valuable commodity that’s the go-to investment during times of economic volatility to safeguard one’s wealth. And with the metal’s prevailing reputation as a ‘safe haven’ asset, it’s no wonder that there has been a growing interest in the metal. For those who want to avoid the hassle...