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Weekly Market Recap | 6 March 2021

US markets whipsawed; Senate votes on stimulus bill; China unveils 5-year economic plan

August Market Review: Delta, the Fed & China Equities

As we head into the final four months of 2021, here’s a review of markets in August and what September might bring

Weekly Market Wrap | 5 February 2022

Oil hit another high of $93/bbl. Winter storms are fueling supply fears as extreme cold could cause production to shut temporarily, similar to what happened in Texas a year ago.

Weekly Market Wrap | 1 July 2022

Concerns shift from inflation to growth; Chinese stocks approach bull market; US recession next year?

Weekly Market Wrap | 16 September 2022

Cathie Wood bought the dip, US inflation remains high, a Chinese economy revival?

Weekly Market Wrap | 17 February 2023

Topic #1: Sticky Inflation in the US & UK Latest US inflation data out on Tuesday has disappointed investors, as prices continued to rise in January by 6.4% annually. This marked the seventh consecutive month of price increases, with only a slight cooling from December's 6.5% pace. The "core" measure...

Top 5 Traded Singapore Stocks On Syfe Brokerage

Singapore is one market that distinguishes itself from its counterparts due to its notable combination of high dividend yield, robust corporate earnings growth, and appealing valuations.  The inclusion of well-established companies with long business track records and firmly rooted business models is a key reason why investors continue to be...

Weekly KickStart | 27 January 2024

This week marks a pivotal moment in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, but not one that Elon Musk's Tesla expected. Tesla, once the undisputed leader in the EV market, is grappling with significant challenges that have resulted in its worst start to a year. The company's struggles come as...

What History Reveals About Interest Rate Cuts

Investors may finally get their wish: interest rate cuts are on the horizon. Amid declining inflation and a softening labor market, the Federal Reserve(Fed) is prepared to lower its benchmark rate.  This marks a significant shift, as interest rates have a ripple effect across financial markets, impacting everything from bonds...