Market Wrap: What does recent earnings results say about Singapore's economy?

On The Afternoon Update, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX, joins Hongbin Jeong for a wrap of markets for the week; including how the STI performed; the biggest movers of the week; financial results from several REITs; Keppel Corp shares following its earnings; how the latest US Fed rate hi…

Money in the Market: Why are markets ignoring Fed chair Powell's repeated warning?

The Federal Reserve has raised its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, yet policy makers have continued to promise “ongoing increases” in borrowing costs. But despite another warning that rate hikes are here to stay for longer - investors took heart from the chair’s remarks ack…

Money in the Market: 2022 the strongest year for gold demand in a decade

The World Gold Council has just launched their flagship quarterly Gold Demand Trends report for Q4 2022 and the full year of 2022- which discusses gold demand and supply in the past year and an outlook for 2023. According to the latest report, 2022 was the strongest year for gold demand since 2011,…

Money in the Market: What's the outlook for the US dollar for the year ahead?

The dollar is eyeing a fourth monthly loss as investors expect a peak in US interest rates could swing into view as soon as this week's Federal Reserve meeting. The currency market is subdued in the lead-up to Wednesday's Fed rate decision, though cautiousness across financial markets lifted the gr…

Money in the Market: Why is it important to note food security issues when it comes to investing?

The Franklin Templeton Institute has released a whitepaper that explores issues stemming from food security. But what kind of impact will this have on financial markets when addressing potential solutions?  On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christy Tan, Investment Strategist at Frankl…

Market Wrap: Which sectors should you keep an eye on given the current inflationary environment?

For a market wrap for the week, Geoff Howie, Market Strategists from the SGX joins Rachel Kelly and Hongbin Jeong to discuss how the STI has performed this past week; Singapore's sticky inflation data; what we can expect from the MAS policy meeting in April; and China's reopening impact on markets.

Money in the Market: Key lessons you need to know to optimise your investment portfolio

Geopolitical tensions, global supply chain challenges, and spiralling inflation led to global market volatility for the majority of 2022. As we look towards the rest of the year, what are some of the lessons we can draw from the past year, which will help us to optimise our investment portfolios in…

Eco Money: Cost and necessity for greening Singapore's REITs

Sustainability matters concerning asset managers - including Singapore real estate investment trusts - have become increasingly important. But what does this mean to their portfolios? And what costs are involved? Rachel Kelly and Hongbin Jeong speak to  Wong Hong Wei, and Andrew Wong -  Credit Rese…

Sustainable Singapore: What Happens to Unsold Bread?

Have you ever wondered what happens to unsold bread? In the past it would have contributed to overall food waste here in Singapore - and it may surprise you to know that food waste accounts for 12% of waste in Singapore.  BUT as food prices continue to rise and with food security a key issue - is…

Money in the Market: Is the Singdollar the new short this year?

Some of the biggest global banks are going short the Singapore dollar. In fact, some are betting that the island’s currency will weaken against the Malaysian ringgit, the Thai baht, and even the Japanese yen. So is the Singdollar the new short this year? On Money in the Market, Jeff Ng, Senior Curr…