Last quarter, markets grappled with the unintended consequences of pandemic-related decisions, including high inflation and an unanticipated banking crisis. This crisis resulted from aggressive lending, a two-tiered stress test system, and a…
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Last weekend, we conducted another online workshop on the basics of trading and investing, and since it is a SkillsFuture Credit-Eligible Course, participants could use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course instead of cash.Thanks…
Last week saw an array of significant events unfold in the global banking and financial sectors, with concerns over Deutsche Bank, rising inflation, and China's economic recovery dominating headlines.Deutsche Bank's shares slid 8% after…
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This week, unprecedented disruptions occurred in global markets, with major sovereign bond markets trading like meme stocks. The US Treasury experienced a rare 12-sigma move, while German Bunds had a record-breaking single-day move.Volatility…
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Silicon Valley Bank's recent troubles have highlighted the risks posed by exposure to mortgage-backed securities. The bank purchased over $80 billion of these securities with deposits, but as interest rates rose, the value of the securities…
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The global financial markets are experiencing volatility as investors try to gauge the future path of monetary policy. The US Federal Reserve has said it may hike interest rates sooner than expected to combat rising inflation, which could have…
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Global markets had a mixed week, as concerns over rising interest rates and inflation continued to weigh on investor sentiment.Gold prices edged up as the dollar weakened due to rate hike worries, capping off a choppy trading week for the…
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Best Investments During a Recession: Where to Put Your Money in a Downturn
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeThe best investments during a recession are defensive, cash-flow-stable assets that hold up when growth stalls: high-quality…
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Stocks declined after January's producer price index, which is another inflation gauge, increased by 0.7% in the month, higher than the expected 0.4%.This follows reports that January's consumer price index and retail sales were both higher…
