Jul 31, 2025 Recently, I learned about various developments in the financial sector. Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market is expected to grow alongside the biologic therapeutic market, which is projected to reach $794.5 billion by 2029. Hong Kong’s insurance premiums have surged to $28.6 billion in Q1 2025, driven
Jul 30, 2025 I recently learned that Franklin Templeton’s Sonal Desai cautioned investors not to expect equity-like returns from fixed income investments. With the 10-year Treasury yield hovering around 4.4% to 4.5%, Desai believes that bonds are not a compelling buy at the moment. She emphasized the importance of managing
Jul 29, 2025 I recently read about the evolving US-Philippine alliance post a meeting between Trump and Marcos. The meeting resulted in new summit deliverables, highlighting the active week for US-Southeast Asia relations. Other Southeast Asian states are also finalizing arrangements with an August 1 tariff deadline approaching. The US
Jul 28, 2025 I recently learned about the top 10 highest dividend blue-chip REITs on SGX, which are gaining attention as a potential option for yielding returns amidst the decline in Singapore interest rates. The latest 6-month T-Bill yields have dropped to 1.79%, prompting investors to consider REITs as an
Jul 27, 2025 I recently came across the IMF’s latest External Sector Report, which focused on highlighting discrepancies in China’s balance of payments that have been a concern for a few years. However, the report faced criticism for potential methodological flaws that could lead to underestimating existing imbalances and encouraging
Jul 26, 2025 I recently learned that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have reached record highs, which is positive news for investors. However, there are concerns about a surge in speculative trading that could pose a potential headwind for the S&P 500. Retail investors are increasingly turning to riskier stocks,
Jul 25, 2025 Today, I learned that retail investors are currently playing a significant role in steering the market, with various metrics indicating their influence on the best-performing stocks. Strategies from banks like Barclays and JPMorgan suggest that retail investors, along with corporate buybacks, are providing support to the markets.
Jul 24, 2025 Recently, I came across news highlighting the growth projections in various sectors of the global market. It was reported that the Hong Kong general insurance market is expected to reach $10.9 billion by 2029, with personal accident and health insurance leading the way. Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical
Jul 23, 2025 I recently learned from financial news sources that investors are starting to sell stocks again after a period of low activity. This decrease in stock selling activity, as reported by MarketWatch, may indicate excessive bullishness in the market and potential pullbacks in the future. Thrasher Analytics data
Jul 22, 2025 I recently learned about a critical infrastructure cyber attack attributed to a state sponsor in Southeast Asia, raising concerns in the region about cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. Singapore disclosed a joint operation with INTERPOL that took down over 1,000 IP addresses linked to cyber malicious activities.