The US rate cut has finally been announced officially at 50 basis points, in a supersized move that is aimed at boosting a cooling job market, while continuing to push down on inflation.

Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative at PhillipCapital, shares his views on what does this means for Singapore markets as we head into 2025. 

The US rate cut has finally been announced officially at 50 basis points, in a supersized move that is aimed at boosting a cooling job market, while continuing to push down on inflation.
Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative at PhillipCapital, shares his views on what does this means for Singapore markets as we head into 2025.

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Market View: What's next for Singapore markets after the Fed's rate cut?

Singapore’s reputation as a hub for luxury living and investment has been growing steadily. A stable political environment and a robust economy are just some of the factors that have attracted affluent buyers and investors from around the globe.

To that end, Christie's International Real Estate, a global leader in luxury real estate, has recently launched operations in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asia expansion strategy. 

At the helm of this new venture is Himmat Singh, joint Managing Director, Christie’s International Real Estate Singapore. Himmat shares more about the luxury real estate market in the region and Christie's plans in the near future.

Singapore’s reputation as a hub for luxury living and investment has been growing steadily. A stable political environment and a robust economy are just some of the factors that have attracted affluent buyers and investors from around the globe. To that end, Christie's International Real Estate, a global leader in luxury real estate, has recently launched operations in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asia expansion strategy.  At the helm of this new venture is Himmat Singh, joint Managing Director, Christie’s International Real Estate Singapore. Himmat shares more about the luxury real estate market in the region and Christie's plans in the near future.

Industry Insight: Why cooling measures are good for the luxury property market

Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months’ jail, in a high-profile trial that has gripped Singapore. This was more than what the prosecution had asked for.

He had pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth more than S$403,000 while in public office, as well as obstructing the course of justice. Linette Lai, Assistant News Editor from The Straits Times tells us more.

Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months’ jail, in a high-profile trial that has gripped Singapore. This was more than what the prosecution had asked for.
He had pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth more than S$403,000 while in public office, as well as obstructing the course of justice. Linette Lai, Assistant News Editor from The Straits Times tells us more.

Viewpoint: Former Singapore minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months' jail

Singapore has positioned itself as a hub for deep tech ventures, leveraging its knowledge-intensive economy and world-class research institutions. Skilled deep tech entrepreneurs receive increased support through grants, subsidies and investments. 

On Industry Insight, Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President (Ecosystem Building) at the National University of Singapore, who has founded and sold a medtech startup, sheds more light on Singapore’s deep tech innovation and investment landscape and the current state of Singapore’s deep tech start-up ecosystem.

Singapore has positioned itself as a hub for deep tech ventures, leveraging its knowledge-intensive economy and world-class research institutions. Skilled deep tech entrepreneurs receive increased support through grants, subsidies and investments. 
On Industry Insight, Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President (Ecosystem Building) at the National University of Singapore, who has founded and sold a medtech startup, sheds more light on Singapore’s deep tech innovation and investment landscape and the current state of Singapore’s deep tech start-up ecosystem.

Market View: What's next for Singapore markets after the Fed's rate cut?

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