Feb 20, 2025 I recently came across news about significant investments in renewable energy insurance by MSIG Asia and RiskPoint, in anticipation of a potential $3 trillion investment in power generation in the Asia-Pacific region by 2033. Additionally, global insurtech funding hit a seven-year low in 2024, with Australia experiencing
Feb 19, 2025 Last week, the stock market shifted its focus towards growth rather than inflation, with value stocks and smaller stocks being highlighted as smart plays by Neuberger Berman. The S&P; 500 had its best week in a while, despite some hot inflation reports. The co CIOs at Neuberger
Feb 18, 2025 I recently learned about the defense forum that focused on the ASEAN-Japan security ties in 2025. The Japan-ASEAN defense vice-ministerial forum brought together all current full members of the grouping, except Myanmar, highlighting Tokyo’s growing regional interactions. The meeting provided insights into key developments and details in
Feb 17, 2025 I recently read an article discussing the financial challenges facing China, with concerns raised about the possibility of deflation and the risk of entering a lost-decade scenario similar to Japan. The comparison to Japan’s past struggles has raised questions about the future of investing in China and
Feb 16, 2025 The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a 0.47% increase in January 2025 compared to December 2024, marking the largest one-month change since August 2023. This rise indicates an annualized growth rate of nearly 6%, following a trend where businesses typically implement their annual price increases early
Feb 15, 2025 European stocks have been performing well this year, with the STOXX Europe 600 index hitting a record high and Germany’s DAX index reaching a fresh peak. The valuation gap between European stocks and the S&P 500 is significant, with Europe’s forward price to earnings ratio lower than
Feb 14, 2025 I recently came across a hypothetical scenario involving insider trading in the finance sector. The story involved a golf buddy who, as a senior executive, shared confidential information about a company’s upcoming takeover. The individual in question refrained from acting on this information directly but instead made
Feb 13, 2025 Today, I learned about essential money tips for building wealth, specifically tailored for individuals in their 20s to 40s. The newsletter emphasized the importance of negotiating everything to save money, the significance of investing in one’s health, and the value of protecting one’s credit score. It also
Feb 12, 2025 I recently came across news that a firm that has been bullish on cryptocurrency for the past two years is now calling a top in the market. According to BCA Research strategists, the percentage of bitcoin in profit has reached levels associated with previous peaks. They believe
Feb 11, 2025 I recently came across news about the evolving ties between China and Thailand following a visit by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to China. The visit marked the 50th “golden” anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, with several new pacts being signed. This visit was