Jan 22, 2024 I recently came across news about the upcoming 1-year T-Bills auction on January 25th and the speculation about whether interest rates will rise above 4.0% or decrease. The article also touched upon the advantages of purchasing with CPF-OA. In addition, there was a discussion on the potential
Jan 21, 2024 I’ve been following the news about the housing market in the U.S. and it looks like it’s rebounding despite high mortgage rates. Construction and renovation spending have remained steady and even accelerated, indicating the resilience of the economy in withstanding higher interest rates. The surge in house
Jan 20, 2024 I recently learned that a new book has been released by a former top advisor to the ousted civilian government in Myanmar. The book, titled “An Unlikely Prisoner” by Sean Turnell, provides a firsthand account of life in Myanmar under the ruling military junta and offers insights
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Jan 18, 2024 I have heard that there’s been a lot of movement in the financial industry, with news from various countries and companies. In the Philippines, the country is making strides in transitioning to renewable energy, with 22% of the energy mix coming from renewable sources. In the US,
Jan 17, 2024 I recently heard that the consumer prices rose higher than expected, with a 0.3% increase in December and an annual inflation rate of 3.4%. The SEC approved 11 Bitcoin ETFs, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. Citigroup announced a 10% reduction in its workforce, indicating
Jan 16, 2024 I recently learned about a potential geoeconomic game-changer happening across the Malaysia-Singapore border. Both countries have signed a memorandum of understanding to work on the creation of a new special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor. This collaboration could have significant geoeconomic impact, particularly
Jan 15, 2024 I recently read about the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction on 18 Jan and the speculation around whether interest rates will break 4.0% or drop again. There’s also discussion about whether 12-month T-Bills or Money Market Funds are a better buy. In addition, the construction of the Singapore
Jan 14, 2024 I recently learned that Carta, a company known for its cap table management software for startups, has made the decision to exit the startup stock trading business. This move comes after a controversy regarding its access to customer cap table data. While this decision is not expected
Jan 13, 2024 I recently heard about a debate within the Federal Reserve regarding the potential slowing or halting of its balance sheet shrinkage in the coming months. The Fed has already reduced its balance sheet by about $1.3 trillion, leading to discussions about the implications for policy. One of