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Market sentiment and trading activities look poised to improve along with the positive developments in macroeconomic conditions.  In the US, where investors ended last week bullish, investors have been encouraged by the sustained decline in inflation and a resilient economy. But over in China, investors have shown their pessimism about the weakness of the country’s economy. Will the divergence bet...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX , for a market wrap of the week on Market View. They discuss STI's performance the past week; biggest movers; how NetLink NBN Trust is faring after being listed on SGX six years ago; more on Tesla, Netflix and Goldman Sachs earnings; whether TSMC can become a heavyweight in the global race to develop next...

Investors rushed into fixed income in the first few weeks of this year as expectations that major central banks would soon end their aggressive campaign of monetary policy tightening. But that record-breaking global bond market rally fizzled out as signs of persistent inflation continued to mount. Fast forward to the second half of the year - how are fixed income markets faring now? And what oppor...

Inflation across the Asian region has been relatively well contained as compared to developed-world counterparts, and such an improving macro backdrop is proving well for Asian investment grade credit. So what lies ahead in Asia’s fixed income markets? And where are the biggest opportunities within fixed income that may see robust returns? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Omar Slim,...

Stocks have been in rally mode after the Nasdaq Composite had its best first six months of year in four decades, and the S&P 500 gained 16% during the same period. So where are stocks headed in the second half of 2023? Some experts expect them to be "fat and flat," warning investors to beware of the bust that follows the boom. So are US stocks still an attractive option for us? On Money in the...

It’s earnings season.  Over in the US, big banks kicked off the season with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo , and Citigroup all reported quarterly results that topped analyst estimates. And Asia’s earnings kick off this week, with tech companies in the limelight. So what can we expect and what should we be looking out for? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Felix Tam, Breaking News Editor...

Most Asian currencies have strengthened, while the dollar languished at 15-month lows after weaker-than-expected US inflation data spurred bets that the Federal Reserve was close to hitting peak interest rates. So who were the biggest gainers on the back of the weaker dollar? And are the best days for the greenback over? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strateg...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Candace Li, Research Analyst from the SGX for a market wrap of the week. They discuss STI's performance in the past week; stocks that saw heavy trading this week, including Thomson Medical and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding; as well as how Singapore's economy has avoided a technical recession.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent market rally we saw in June presented some enticing opportunities for profit-taking. So what were some trends we saw amongst Singaporean investors? Were there more net buyers of equities or net sellers? And how did they differ from other global investors? And what type of stocks did investors favour in June? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  AJ Kahling, Head of Internatio...

The beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet, after a series of scorching days saw global temperature records tumble. And that’s the effects of El Niño. The hot weather not only gives us sweats, but the changing weather patterns also have an effect on our crops - and thus, moving commodity markets. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Market Ana...

Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment’s portfolio spans the globe. The real estate investment player has operations in more than 40 countries and more than 220 cities.  And with such a significant global footprint, it’s no surprise that its keeping an eye on a different footprint. carbon footprint. CLI recently refreshed its sustainability master plan - integrating its 2050 net zero carbon emissi...

In the first half of 2023, we’ve witnessed a slowdown in the global economy, a regional banking crisis in the US, and a disappointing reopening of the Chinese economy. But financial markets have shown resilience despite all those events.  In fact, the S&P 500 has performed well, primarily driven by large-cap technology stocks and investor interest in artificial intelligence related stocks. On...

J&T Express, a leading e-commerce logistics company in Southeast Asia & China, has recently filed for an IPO listing in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Although no details of the fundraising size and timeline has been revealed, sources say the proposed sale share is expected to raise between $500 million to $1 billion. This would make it one of the largest Hong Kong issues in 2023. J&T E...

Basel IV will be a game changer for banks. The regulation, a finalisation of Basel III, will overhaul global bank capital requirements, including reforms to the standardised approach for credit risk. But what exactly is Basel IV? And how will this affect our local banks here in Singapore? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst of Asian Financials at Bloomberg In...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist from the SGX to discuss how markets fared in the past week. They discuss STI''s performance and whether the STI is set to close to its lowest level since early November; whether this week's optimism in SingPost shares can last; whether Taylor Swift has an effect on UOB's performance going forward; as well as some of th...

Diversify your portfolio. That’s the constant advice we hear from experts when it comes to investments. So when compared to investors who stick to one specific market, how does one with various other assets perform? How much more have they been profitable? And does holding your investments for longer really make a difference? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Daniela Hathorn, Senior...

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and Singapore Exchange Regulation have joined forces  to launch a public consultation on the recommendations by the Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee with one goal in mind - to advance climate reporting here. The recommendations require Listed Issuers to lead the way and report International Sustainability Standards Board -aligned climate...

Palm oil can be found in roughly 50% of products on supermarket shelves.  But, this extremely versatile product is also a highly contentious one.  That is because of the way sustainability and ethical concerns surrounding palm oil farming. Golden Agri Resources is a global leader in palm oil production, it says that sustainability is at the heart of its daily operations, and has been for more than...

The airline sector starts the second half of the year with investors looking for the recent hot streak in share prices to extend. US airline shares saw big gains in June - but was the same case for Asia? Shares of Singapore Airlines were also rallying earlier this year, but saw a recent slump after a block of shares amounting to nearly 3% of the float were traded. So has the rally in SIA shares fi...

Following a historical high level of central bank gold buying, gold continues to be viewed favourably by central banks as a reserve asset. And that’s according to the World Gold Council. But why this strong demand? What factors in the current market are leading central banks to rely on gold? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Shaokai Fan, Head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & Global...

The recent political instability in Russia marginally impacted commodities. Which commodities were impacted the most? And how are commodity markets faring at the moment? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Stephen Stapczynski, Energy and Commodities Reporter at Bloomberg , to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As city dwellers, we spend about 90% of our time indoors. But, have you ever wondered about the sustainability of the building around you? From the energy used to the carbon footprint - there are now tools available to help business calculate the sustainability of a building. Corporate Facility Partners or CFP Green Buildings, a green real estate company from the Netherlands, has unveiled its inno...

Home Credit is a global consumer finance provider, and they’ve released its third group sustainability report, covering the year 2022. The report highlights the company’s progress in serving its customers and communities in a sustainable way, through the promotion of responsible finance and digital empowerment across its markets. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jan Ruzicka, Chief E...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist from the SGX for a market wrap of the week. They discuss STI's performance in the past week; the biggest movers; whether the tumble SIA shares is only a short term; Singapore’s manufacturing output data; if Singapore's in for a technical recession; the impact of the recent Russia's crisis on Singapore markets; the o...

In its midyear outlook, HSBC Asset Management said the U.S. will enter a downturn in the fourth quarter, followed by a “year of contraction and a European recession in 2024.” These recessionary fears, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties, haven't been music to the ears of US equities, which posted their worst week since March last week. So can we expect US equities to rebound? Asian markets as...