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SkillsFuture Beginner Investing & Trading Course (Last Few Intakes!)

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…
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Weekly Market Wrap: Is the Banking Crisis Just the Tip of the Iceberg?

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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Weekly Market Wrap: 25bp Hike for the Next FOMC?

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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Weekly Market Wrap: Will Banks Runs Cause the Market to Crash Next Week?

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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Weekly Market Wrap: Inflation Fears are Back Again?

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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Weekly Market Wrap: Large Profits on USD Longs and Stock Market Shorts!

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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What is the Best Investment During a Recession?

Are you curious about what a recession is, how it happens, and what its effects are on the financial markets? A recession is a period of economic decline, and its causes can vary from tight monetary policy to geopolitical events. However,…
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Weekly Market Wrap: Inflation Fears are Back!

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…
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Weekly Market Wrap: Market Rebound is Currently Overbought?

The United States is considering sanctions on Chinese firms for their involvement in Iran's surveillance buildup. Despite international sanctions, Chinese state-owned companies have been shipping navigation equipment and jamming technology…