Market Journal
For the past few months, Phillip Market Journal has been pushing the ESG theme for investing. And the reason we do this is not only because we care about the health of our planet but also because it makes economic sense as well. The upcoming Earth Day1 on 22 April 2022 (Theme: Invest in our…Read More
What On Earth is World Earth Day? World Earth Day, which falls on April 22, 2022, seeks to educate and activate the public to drive positive action for our planet Earth [4]. This year, World Earth Day’s theme is investing in our planet [5]. And if you take a long term view of things, doing…Read More
Overemphasis on technical knowledge can lead to the downfall of a trader. However, important tools such as fundamental analysis, drawing support and resistance lines, and use of indicators as guidelines are essential to a trader’s success. So, what is it that makes the difference? Is it discipline? We have heard that emotions should not affect…Read More
As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and with Singapore’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions, you probably wonder if it is now a good time to invest in the Singapore stock market. Let us evaluate how the market has been performing Year to Date (YTD). According to Bloomberg data, the Straits Times Index (STI) has…Read More
Start trading on POEMS! Open a free account here! News headlines in March 2022 FOMC raises the federal funds rate target range by 0.25% WTI futures reach 13-year-high of USD130.50 VIX reaches a high of 36.45 US 4Q21 GDP estimated at 6.9% US announces record release of oil from reserves The three major US indices…Read More
What this report is about: Identify current macro trends and headline worries for investors Discuss policy response from central banks to current macro trends and how is it different this time Hedging strategies – Pros, Cons and Examples Current Headlines & Macro Trend The COVID-19 pandemic has done damage to the global supply chains and…Read More
More CPF for older workers is good, but what about financial planning?
Published on April 11th, 2022As the proportion of the ageing population in Singapore rises, retirement and retirement savings will increasingly be in spotlight. And when you talk about retirement and retirement savings, financial planning and CPF or the Central Provident Fund, comes into focus. The Singapore government has been moving steadily over the past few years to ensure that…Read More
World Health Day is celebrated annually with a specific health theme highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The principle behind this initiative by WHO is to raise awareness about the overall health and well-being of people across the world. The theme this year is to keep our planet and humans healthy, and foster a…Read More
In mid-March, Chinese tech stocks saw a rout. Shares of Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings in Hong Kong lost billions of dollars, on heightened concerns about an industry crackdown, Covid-19 outbreaks, and China’s position on the Ukraine conflict.1 Losses deepened after JPMorgan Chase downgraded 28 Chinese internet stocks including Alibaba, Tencent Holdings and Meituan…Read More
Core inflation in Singapore in January 2022 was reported to have increased to 2.4 per cent on a year-on-year basis. This is the highest level of core inflation seen in Singapore for more than nine years. Core inflation excludes private transport and accommodation costs as these tend to be more volatile due to policy changes….Read More

