The past week has seen markets roiled by a surge in volatility, primarily driven by two major factors: the Israel-Hamas conflict and the release of crucial inflation data. These events had investors and analysts closely monitoring their potential impact on market dynamics. In this market week wrap, we'll discuss...

After weeks of market volatility, this week brought some relief for equity investors with positive gains. Among the top concerns this week are speculation about the next steps from the Bank of Japan (BOJ), anticipation surrounding developments at FTX, and the news that ExxonMobil is closing in on a...

From Boom to Caution: The Q3 Market Review Following a stellar performance in the first half of the year, Q3 painted a different picture. Global stocks faced headwinds, with MSCI World index marking a 3.4% decrease. Notably, the US equity arena bore the brunt, with the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite Index...

When you search for 'best ETFs' online, you may often get lists which may seem familiar (such as VOO, VWRA, SPY). How would we know if these really are 'good', or ‘best’ for us? What we should be looking for? This article will take you through some ways to...

With rapid developments in the financial markets, staying abreast of the financial world's happenings is crucial. Over the past week, notable developments included Meta's product launches and rising US Treasury yields. On Top of Our Mind This Week: Meta's Evolving Strategy at Connect 2023 Meta Price Chart (Source: Google Finance) Mark Zuckerberg's...

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When it comes to passive income, most investors tend to think that is only possible with a huge war chest of funds, or look towards buying a second property to earn rental income. What’s important to know is that there are other, and even better alternatives for investors to...

After another action-packed week in the market, we observe systematic risks are playing a bigger role in the change in valuation of various asset classes. From the past week, notable events include the FOMC meeting and the oil market rally.  On Top of Our Mind This Week: Oil Prices Surge Amid...

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was among the most eagerly anticipated events for investors in September. At the meeting, the Fed announced its decision to maintain the current interest rates. However, it also hinted at a potential rate hike before the year's end. Let us delve...

As we wrap up an eventful week in the financial world, we observe a delicate equilibrium of hope and prudence prevailing on the global stage. From the past week, notable events include the ECB's interest rate decision and China's central bank's move to boost liquidity. On Top of Our Mind...