This week’s Federal Reserve meeting marks a significant shift in the US monetary policy, indicating an end to the aggressive rate hike cycle and forecasting lower borrowing costs by 2024. This pivotal change, acknowledging subdued inflation, is crucial for investors as it signals a shift from a rising rate...

In this week's recap, we delve into Moody's recent decision to downgrade China's credit outlook from stable to negative. This pivotal move, driven by rising debt risks and economic slowdown concerns, marks a significant shift in the perception of China's fiscal health and poses critical implications for global investors. On...

Last week, PDD Holdings, the parent company of Pinduoduo and Temu, briefly outpaced Alibaba in market value after releasing a robust earnings report. This achievement highlights Pinduoduo's exceptional growth and underscores a significant shift in China's e-commerce landscape. We will discuss this event in this week’s recap. On Top of...

Last week, the U.S. labor market presented a complex picture. Despite a significant drop in unemployment claims, broader indicators suggest a gradual cooling in the job market, influenced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policies.We will discuss these data and potential implications in this week’s recap. On Top of Our Mind...

Recap from the Q3 2023 S-REIT earnings season. The resilience in the operational performance of S-REITS.

The focal point last week centered on the APEC Summit, where US-China relations experienced a new turning point. At this pivotal meeting, leaders from both nations demonstrated a willingness to ease tensions and seek mutual progress through dialogue and agreements. This significant event has prompted us to concentrate on...

Throughout the current week, there have been marginal upticks observed in several asset classes. Significant highlights encompass the disclosure of financial results by DBS and Singapore Airlines. Our report for this week comprehensively delves into the earnings reports of these noteworthy companies, offering actionable insights for investors. On Top of...

Summary:  S-REITs experienced a downturn primarily due to rising interest rates in Q3 2023.Despite this volatility, a turning point appears likely, especially in 2024. S-REITs' operational performance has remained resilient. With compelling valuations and attractive yields, the potential conclusion of the rate hike cycle presents an opportunity for S-REITs. Our Syfe...

Stock markets have remained uneven and choppy in 2023, even as they recovered from last year’s slump. When markets are uncertain as they are now—thanks to high interest rates, spiking bond yields, stubborn inflation, and geopolitical tensions—people tend to stay away from trading to avoid any unwarranted losses. But do...

The focal point last week centered on central bank meetings. The FOMC meeting proved largely uneventful, with the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged as widely anticipated. In contrast, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) began shifting towards an exit from its monetary easing strategy. This significant shift has prompted us...