Market Journal
Introduction In Q1 2025, Japan’s market navigated rising inflation, evolving monetary policies, and significant corporate developments. Core inflation surged to multi-month highs, prompting the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates while maintaining caution amid global uncertainties. Key corporate narratives, such as the halted merger discussions between major automakers and SoftBank’s US$6.5 billion acquisition…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
The Hang Seng (HSI) and China (CSI300) index posted gains of 17.67% and 14.68% respectively in 2024, making them top performers year to date in 2025. With further rallies of 25.48% (HSI) and 4.84% (CSI300) at the time of writing, the key question for investors is whether it is time to take profit or double…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
Global investing has never been easier. With financial markets becoming increasingly interconnected, investors are looking beyond their home markets to diversify and capitalise on global opportunities. However, traditional cross-border investing often involves navigating complex brokerage accounts, foreign exchange risks, and additional transaction fees. SDRs offer investors access to foreign-listed stocks while keeping transactions in SGD,…Read More
Global share investing has long been an attractive opportunity for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. However, the traditional approach to investing in foreign-listed stocks comes with challenges, such as opening a foreign brokerage account, managing currency conversion, and navigating different market trading hours. To address these challenges, Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) was launched by…Read More
The average savings account in Singapore earns an interest rate of just 0.05% per annum. For a deposit of S$20,000, that amounts to a mere S$10 a year. Given that Singapore’s core inflation rate in 2024 was 2.8%, keeping your spare cash in the savings account could have resulted in a real value loss of…Read More
AI Adoption Across Industries Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries, streamlining processes and driving innovation. Below, we explore key sectors leveraging AI, along with real-world applications and the improvements it has brought. Healthcare: Predictive Diagnostics, Improved Medical Plans AI has so far been able to improve diagnostic accuracy and create personalized treatment plans, breaking…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More

