Singapore’s stock market has been facing challenges such as thin trading volumes and more delistings than listings, leading to a lackluster reputation in the eyes of investors. The turnover velocity at the SGX has been considerably lower compared to other major exchanges like Hong Kong and Japan, indicating a lack of market liquidity. To address
As major share indices plunged deep into the red in Asia on Monday, it became increasingly evident that fears of a potential recession in the United States were triggering mass risk aversion among investors. This resulted in significant sell-offs and a sharp decline in market confidence. The prevailing sentiment indicated that interest rates would have
Following the disappointing July jobs report, the US Dollar (USD) has been under immense pressure. The DXY index, which measures the strength of the USD, experienced a significant decline after the release of the report, dropping to levels not seen since March. The weak data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report highlighted
As global markets gear up for another potentially turbulent week, investors are grappling with concerns about overpriced stocks and the implications of central banks cutting interest rates. While expectations of rate cuts have driven rallies in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and bonds, the fear of assets being “priced to perfection” looms large. The recent solid earnings season
The recent Summary of Opinions released by the Bank of Japan on Japan Household Spending revealed some interesting insights into the monetary policy decision and the interest rate trajectory. According to Alicia Garcia Herrero, the BoJ’s meeting was received positively by investors, especially due to the unexpected interest rate hike. However, there is a cautious
As recent market sell-offs continued to rock equity markets around the world, investors are left pondering the future outlook for stocks. With concerns over the U.S. economy and disappointing tech earnings looming large, the bullish sentiment that has defined the market in recent years is starting to wane. The S&P 500 saw a steep decline
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has seen its cash pile swell to a record $276.9 billion last quarter, a significant increase from the previous record of $189 billion set in the first quarter of 2024. This increase came as Buffett sold big chunks of stock holdings, including nearly half of his stake in tech giant Apple.
Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin remains cautious about changing his monetary policy outlook despite the release of unexpectedly weak U.S. jobs data. In a recent transcript of a TV interview with the Carolina Business Review, Barkin acknowledged that the job growth figures were weaker than most forecasters had predicted. However, he refrained from offering
The decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to continue classifying Vietnam as a non-market economy country has been met with disappointment in Hanoi. This classification, which puts Vietnam in the company of only 12 other economies marked by heavy state influence, means that punitive anti-dumping duties will continue to be levied on imports from Vietnam.
The weaker than expected July nonfarm payrolls data brought uncertainty to the market, prompting some to call for aggressive rate cuts by the Fed. However, experts are cautioning against jumping to conclusions, pointing out potential distortions in the data. Nonfarm payrolls only increased by 114,000, falling short of economist expectations, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by CEO Warren Buffett, is expected to announce a cash pile exceeding $200 billion in its second-quarter earnings report. Buffett’s recent sale of some of his favorite stocks, including Apple and Bank of America, has raised eyebrows among investors. Some speculate that Buffett is looking to de-risk the portfolio amidst
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