Finance Knuggets

May 22, 2025 I recently learned about the positive growth projections for the Vietnam general insurance market, with a 7% annual growth expected through 2029. In India, a survey revealed that 9 in 10 policyholders are interested in auto-replenish features for health insurance, despite 32% being unaware of plan details.

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May 21, 2025 Today, I learned that Morgan Stanley is warning investors about three major disconnects in the stock market. The chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Lisa Shalett, pointed out concerns about rising U.S. Treasury yields, a weakening dollar, and the outperformance of gold compared to U.S.

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May 20, 2025 In recent news, there has been an expansion of talks between Australia and Indonesia, with a focus on their comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders of both countries met at an annual summit to discuss new initiatives and developments in their bilateral collaboration. The discussions took place amid

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May 19, 2025 I recently read an article that discussed how one could potentially earn $8,000 a month in passive dividend income with a $2 million portfolio. The author shared insights on achieving this financial goal through dividend investing strategies, targeting readers looking to generate steady income in retirement. The

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May 18, 2025 I recently came across news discussing the current economic landscape and investment opportunities amidst the uncertainties caused by President Trump’s trade talks and concerns about inflation and economic slowdown. Wealth managers and market strategists have been sharing insights on potential long-term gains for investors, suggesting areas to

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May 17, 2025 I recently came across news about a new book titled “Breaking the Engagement” by David Shambaugh, which delves into the complexities of US-China policy and outlines different schools of thought shaping the future American China strategy. The book highlights the lack of a clear bipartisan consensus on

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May 14, 2025 I recently learned that Goldman Sachs has raised its S&P 500 targets, showing optimism towards tariff relief. The bank’s strategists have increased their six-month forecast to 6,100, citing lower tariff rates, better economic growth, and reduced recession risk. Additionally, the chief economist has lowered recession odds to

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May 13, 2025 I recently came across news discussing maritime contestation fears at IMDEX Asia 2025. The event highlighted ways to navigate ongoing maritime challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, with discussions on critical undersea infrastructure security and upcoming naval exercises. The event also saw the publicization of new defense agreements,

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