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The STI has dropped by 0.3 percent to 3,113 points. This contrasts with the overnight rally on Wall Street, when the Nasdaq soared, fueled by strong performances from key technology stocks. On the Afternoon Update, Sean Cheong speaks to Emelia Tan, Research Analyst at SGX , for a comprehensive overview of the week's market activities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japanese market indices have soared to their greatest levels in decades, with the Nikkei reaching a 33-year high this year. This growing trend is being driven by strong profitability, a depreciated yen, and improvements in corporate governance. Can this positive momentum sustain and result in a long-term transformation in the economic landscape? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to Syetar...

The Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year, which could signify a shift in policy makers' approach to inflation during the last two years. What might happen at the FOMC meeting in terms of interest rate decisions? What effect might this have on the equity markets? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to Danish Lim, Investment Analyst at Phillip Nova , about the Fed's recent advancements...

Stocks in the US have risen, with investors anticipating the market's next move in light of the new inflation figures. Despite fears of a recession, the rally has been remarkably strong. With talks of a likely rate decrease in 2024, can the market's alleged "greed" continue to push stocks higher? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager at Comp...

Last Friday, US equities surged in anticipation of critical signals from the Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2023, which hinted at probable interest rate declines. What main factors should investors be wary of? And who are the key market movers shaping the week ahead? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research at Maybank Securities , about the market's...

The STI has increased by 1% to 3,100 points, inspired by overnight advances on Wall Street, particularly the Nasdaq, which has seen significant growth due to strong performances in heavyweight tech firms. Who were the key drivers of the STI's movements this week? Do you think the recent boom in Singapore REITs will last with interest rate cuts expected next year? On The Afternoon Update, Willie Ke...

Concerns over a Chinese economic slowdown and the Bank of Japan's probable shift in monetary policy have cast a shadow over sentiments in the Asia-Pacific market environment. Meanwhile, global markets are anticipating US employment statistics in order to determine the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates. How may a rate drop in 2024 affect Asian markets? And how should investors place their...

Following a remarkable November for equities, bonds, and non-USD currencies, the markets are currently in a consolidation phase. The S&P 500 also gained more than 8% in a single day, an occurrence seen only 10 times in November since 1928. What crucial factors should investors pay attention to? And how does current US data affect stocks? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to Audrey Goh...

Investor mood has improved noticeably in recent weeks, following a global surge in November. So, what variables influenced the increase in market and investor sentiment? Will the sentiment recovery continue in the future? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to   Olivier d’Assier, Head of Applied Research APAC at Axioma , about the November rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The US stock market recently had its best month in over a year and a half, with one of the best Novembers in decades. The S&P 500 Index rose 8.9% last month, the second-best November since 1980. How did the markets fare in November? Should we expect another market trend for next year? On Money in the Market, Willie Keng speaks to Abhishek Vishnoi, Senior Reporter for Equities at Bloomberg , ab...

November turned out to be an impressive month for most global markets. How did the STI fare in the past month? And could we see further upside to the STI in 2024? On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Emelia Tan, Research Analyst at SGX , for a market wrap of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High interest rates have been an overarching theme this year in markets.  And fixed income markets have only recently recovered their recent rout, but some experts say more upside may be ahead.  So what’s the outlook for interest rates in 2024 and how it will impact fixed income investments? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Wan Howe Chung, Head of Asian Fixed Income at Principal Ass...

There has been a decline in global inflation from 8.7% in 2022. How can investors prepare for falling inflation? Should they still remain cautious? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Audrey Ho, Investment Counsellor at Citibank Singapore , to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US dollar has fallen in recent days, and it is on track for its worst monthly drop in a year, driven down by forecasts that the Federal Reserve will stop raising interest rates and begin slashing them in the first part of next year. How much further will the US dollar decline? And will there be any other currency to look out for this year? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Lim J...

Since the end of October, the US stock market has experienced a substantial increase. The S&P 500 has increased by nearly 10%, while the Nasdaq has increased by 13%. However, some analysts believe that the recent increase in US equities and bonds is more likely to be a year-end comeback than a decisive turning point. Should investors remain cautious? Are there alternatives investors should con...

In 2023, S&P 500 rose approximately 19% as investors are increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve will soon stop raising interest rates. What can we expect from this rally? And is the market rally welcomed? What kind of hurdles should we expect from those who are wary of it? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Wong Kok Hoong, Head of Equity Sales Trading at Maybank Securities...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist from the SGX , for a market wrap of the view. We get insights on how the STI fared in the past week; the biggest movers; and some economic news that moved markets this week, including Singapore's headline inflation numbers and the Meeting Minutes from the US Fed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High loan repricing, global geopolitical tensions, and continuous high interest rates are all weighing on confidence. And as ASEAN banks face a cloudier economic outlook, more headwinds may be in store in the coming year.  On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence to find out the 2024 outlook for ASEAN banks. See omnystudio....

What seemed to be a normal week for markets changed to an extraordinary one last week after markets got the biggest across-the-board CPI miss in a year. And that gave traders the greenlight to declare that the US Fed’s fight against inflation was finally over. Market watchers moved to ratchet up the likelihood of a cut, with the prospect of a cut by March soaring.  So are we now done with rate hik...

The question that keeps coming up: Will there be a year-end Santa Claus rally? There is growing concern among market experts over the index's sustainability, despite its remarkable 9.6% gain in just three weeks. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered , about the possible risks and whether or not investors should think a...

Every year - over 430 million tonnes of plastic is produced globally. According to the UN - two-thirds of that are short-lived products that soon become waste. In fact, abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear is the deadliest form of marine plastic, threatening 66 per cent of marine animals. Earlier this year, Gopaal  Jeyaram Founder of Big Fins & Underwater Zombie - came face to face with...

Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Tesla had an astounding contribution of approximately US$4 trillion in market capitalization in 2023, outshining the whole MSCI index. But while tech stocks have played a huge role in pushing up Wall Street indexes most of this year, global stocks have seen a weak performance in recent months. Should we then still remain optimistic on global st...

A series of agreements were negotiated between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, to stabilize their relationship, which has been marked by economic rivalry and challenges in the diplomatic and military spheres. However, traders saw only modest progress in the strained ties. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  John Cheng, Asia Stocks Reporter at...

National climate action plans remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. That's according to the latest report from the UN. Even with increased efforts by some countries, the report shows much more action is needed now to bend the world’s emissions trajectory further downward and avoid the worst impacts of climate change....

Broadridge, one of the global fintech leaders, recently launched BondGPT which helps users simplify workflow and boost efficiency in the portfolio construction processes. What are the functionalities and goals of BondGPT? Is generative AI reshaping the finance industry? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Joseph Lo, Head of Enterprise Platforms at Broadridge , about BondGPT and how ge...