The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euro, has kicked off, featuring 24 teams competing for the European title. While the event draws millions of fans worldwide, it should also bring a significant economic boost.

In this context, this tournament also brings more attention and interest about the German economy and the stock market.

Sean Cheong and Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist from moomoo, discuss where the German economy is now, the state of the German DAX, and how you can participate in the DAX as a retail investor.  

The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euro, has kicked off, featuring 24 teams competing for the European title. While the event draws millions of fans worldwide, it should also bring a significant economic boost.
In this context, this tournament also brings more attention and interest about the German economy and the stock market.
Sean Cheong and Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist from moomoo, discuss where the German economy is now, the state of the German DAX, and how you can participate in the DAX as a retail investor.

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We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

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Market View: Unpacking the DAX

Over this year’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend, a 20 percent increase in the number of international visitors was observed, while the number of high-net-worth visitors surged by over 70%. According to data from Visa’s Formula One Travel Spending Data Report, the exciting and busy weekend drove close to 30% spending uplift. 

With several high-value tourist events happening this year besides the Singapore Grand Prix, such as concerts featuring music icons Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Bruno Mars, what is the economic significance of the international visitor influx?

Ken Wong, Head of Data Science for Asia Pacific at digital payments firm Visa, tells us more. 

Over this year’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend, a 20 percent increase in the number of international visitors was observed, while the number of high-net-worth visitors surged by over 70%. According to data from Visa’s Formula One Travel Spending Data Report, the exciting and busy weekend drove close to 30% spending uplift. 
With several high-value tourist events happening this year besides the Singapore Grand Prix, such as concerts featuring music icons Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Bruno Mars, what is the economic significance of the international visitor influx?
Ken Wong, Head of Data Science for Asia Pacific at digital payments firm Visa, tells us more.

Industry Insight:  Revving up Singapore's tourism

Japan goes to the polls on October 27. In the US, Americans will vote on their next president in a couple of weeks. 

How will elections impact both the USD and the Japanese Yen? What is the effect on the Sing dollar against these major currencies?

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, shares his insights. 

Japan goes to the polls on October 27. In the US, Americans will vote on their next president in a couple of weeks. 
How will elections impact both the USD and the Japanese Yen? What is the effect on the Sing dollar against these major currencies?
Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, shares his insights.

Market View: How elections can shake up the currency markets

The GameStop stock craze in 2021, which was fueled by Youtuber “Roaring Kitty”, or Keith Gill signified the growing power of social media in shaping financial markets.

Indeed, social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram have become popular channels for Gen Z to seek financial insights. The younger digital natives prefer the immediacy and accessibility of online content over traditional face-to-face meetings with financial advisors. This has led to a rise in 'finfluencers' - online influencers who provide financial guidance and investment tips. How is this 'finfluencer' trend impacting the financial advisory industry? Will 'finfluencers' take over traditional roles in the industry?

Louis Koay, Senior Financial Services Director, PhillipCapital, weighs in. 

The GameStop stock craze in 2021, which was fueled by Youtuber “Roaring Kitty”, or Keith Gill signified the growing power of social media in shaping financial markets.
Indeed, social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram have become popular channels for Gen Z to seek financial insights. The younger digital natives prefer the immediacy and accessibility of online content over traditional face-to-face meetings with financial advisors. This has led to a rise in 'finfluencers' - online influencers who provide financial guidance and investment tips. How is this 'finfluencer' trend impacting the financial advisory industry? Will 'finfluencers' take over traditional roles in the industry?
Louis Koay, Senior Financial Services Director, PhillipCapital, weighs in.

Market View: Unpacking the DAX

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