Market Journal
Here are some of the most popular US stocks – not in any order of ranking – traded by POEMS customers in February. News headlines in February at a glance Russia invades Ukraine leading to a market selloff Gold reaches 15-month high 5.7% annualised GDP growth is the fastest since 1984 The three US major…Read More
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. This has led Western leaders to impose sanctions on Russia. As the conflict rages on, it has created several implications to the global markets. Impact on global Indices Risky assets such as stocks tend to retreat when geopolitical crises dominate the headlines. Due to the…Read More
Quantitative easing, or QE, is an unconventional monetary policy to spur economic growth. It was first introduced by Bank of Japan, or BOJ, in 2001. BOJ used QE to fight deflationary pressure in the economy given the fact that conventional monetary policy of lowering interest rate did not work as BOJ had maintained the short-term…Read More
World Wildlife Day will be celebrated on 3 March 2022. This year’s theme is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”.1 The aim of this year’s event is to draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and to drive discussions towards imagining and implementing…Read More
A turbulent start of 2022 January has been a rather turbulent month, with most equity indices closing negative even after a strong rebound in the last two days. This was mainly attributed to the rising inflation and the concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this article, we will be focusing on the inflationary environment that…Read More
Many couples today choose to remain as permanent life partners without the legal formality of “tying the knot”. Here, we explore the implications of their choices in terms of financial planning. Here are 3 areas we will look at: 1. Acquiring of Real Estate In land-scarce Singapore where living expenses are relatively high, securing a…Read More
Let us look at the current global economic and political landscape that may have bearings on the future price trajectory of gold. We have witnessed the stock market exhibiting heightened volatility with the US inflation hitting a 40-year high of 7.5% in January 2022 compared to a year earlier; this has inevitably raised the expectations…Read More
Here are some of the more popular stocks – not in any order of ranking – traded by POEMS customers in January. At a glance: All three indices plunged in January Federal Reserve expect to raise rates and taper assets soon Fed Fund rate remains unchanged Fed Chair Powell made mixed remarks on monetary policy…Read More
Valentine’s Day, 14 February, where love is celebrated all around the world, is right around the corner. Heard of Cupid? He might shoot his bow into you this February and financially speaking, well, we think you should be ready. But if you’re already celebrating love with a special someone, it’s time to show your appreciation…Read More
What is ESG investing? ESG investing is a type of impact investing which integrates 3 key factors into an investment decision. The factors are the environment, social and governance. Environment – Investors look at the company’s environmental behavior, such as resource management and its impact on the surrounding environment. Social – Investors look at the…Read More
