Sep 18, 2025 I recently learned about the collapse of Archegos Capital Management, which borrowed billions of dollars to buy large positions in several stocks, leading to significant paper gains. However, when one stock went down in March 2021, triggering margin calls, Archegos couldn’t cover its losses, resulting in a
Sep 17, 2025 This week’s financial news covers a variety of topics. China is making moves to ditch the U.S. dollar, with significant progress in settling trade in its own currency. Meanwhile, the car market bubble is showing signs of bursting, with the highest auto loan delinquency rate in 14
Sep 16, 2025 I recently came across news about the Philippines expressing strong opposition to China’s plans for a “national nature reserve” in the South China Sea. Philippine officials engaged in dialogues in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing maritime awareness and fisherfolk welfare. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Teodoro highlighted the importance of
Sep 15, 2025 I recently came across an article discussing the debate between investing in REITs or buying a rental property with $1 million in cash. The piece analyzed the potential returns and freedom each option could provide over a 10-year period. It also explored strategies for investing in dividend
Sep 13, 2025 I recently came across a new book titled “Scam,” which explores the world of cybercrime compounds in Southeast Asia and the global battle against scam networks. The book reveals the growth of these networks in the region and the challenges faced by countries like Timor-Leste as they
Sep 12, 2025 I recently learned that a Wall Street bank has raised its bullish forecast for the S&P 500 index to 7,000 by the end of the year. Deutsche Bank’s chief global strategist and his team reinstated their original target after initially lowering it in April. They mentioned reasons
Sep 11, 2025 Recently, I learned about the projected growth of the autonomous freight and logistics market, expected to reach $185.14 billion by 2032, with the Asia-Pacific region leading in growth. Additionally, the global solar PV installation market is forecasted to hit $1.06 trillion by 2035, driven by renewable energy
Sep 10, 2025 Today I learned about a mining mega-merger between Anglo American and Teck Resources, valued at $53 billion, creating one of the largest copper miners globally. The deal is expected to close in the next 12 to 18 months, marking a significant development in the industry after both
Sep 09, 2025 In the latest news, a new ASEAN-EU ministerial dialogue kickoff has taken place, shedding light on potential partnerships, a semiconductor pact, submarine cable launch, and the rollout of a global geoeconomic task force. This dialogue highlights Europe’s role in the Indo-Pacific, with discussions on the EU’s Global
Sep 08, 2025 Recently, there has been a significant drop in T-Bill yields, plummeting to 1.44% from close to 3.0% earlier this year. This sharp decline has sparked discussions on whether T-Bill yields will continue to drop or bounce back up to 3.0%. Investors are also considering if fixed deposits,