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.
Jul 21, 2025 I recently read an article that discussed the current trends in the housing market and the impact of rising interest rates on mortgage rates. The author highlighted the importance of monitoring interest rate movements and understanding how they can affect housing affordability for potential buyers. The article
Jul 19, 2025 Today I came across an interesting article discussing the concept of Bitcoin treasuries and how they are becoming increasingly popular. The basic idea is that merging a pot of crypto with a small US public company can double the value of the crypto. This dynamic has led
Jul 18, 2025 Today, I came across news regarding the Asian Experience Awards 2025 nominations, which are still open for organizations excelling in customer, brand, employee, and digital experiences in Asia. Former trader Kevin Muir discussed the influence of large volatility control funds on the stock market, warning investors to
Jul 17, 2025 I recently came across news about China’s efforts to boost utility-scale renewables, with a focus on increasing solar and wind capacity projects. The global pulse oximeters market is also projected to reach $7.03 billion by 2032, with countries like India and China emerging as high-growth areas. Additionally,