US CPI runs hot; CCP’s Party Congress; assets that keep pace with inflation

#USInflation #SingaporeGrowth #30KBitcoin Topic #1: US Inflation fell to its lowest level in 2 years Changes in prices (YoY) (Source: Financial Times, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the consumer price index data for March which increased by 5% year-on-year, a significant deceleration compared to...

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...

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...

DOWNLOAD SYFE MARKET OUTLOOK AND INVESTOR TRENDS 2025 As President Trump takes office, a new wave of policies—ranging from tariffs and tax cuts to America-first initiatives—is set to reshape the economic landscape. At the same time, investors face looming risks, including elevated valuations, potential trade tensions, and US fiscal challenges. In...

In a shift in global financial strategy, gold prices have surged above US$3,400 per ounce, making gold the second-largest reserve asset globally, after the US dollar.

Markets were in a tailspin earlier this week after Kevin Warsh, an inflation hawk, was nominated to lead the Federal Reserve. But the views of the incoming Fed chair are more nuanced than the market reaction suggests. Here’s why – and what it means for your portfolio. I missed the...

Vaccine-driven optimism and progress towards a stimulus package continues to drive the stock market rally

US stocks continue to rally; Chinese Communist Party 100th Anniversary

Strong US October retail sales, elevated interest in EV makers