InvestmentDecember 27, 2024
Investbanq Insider: December, 2024
As 2025 unfolds, global markets are navigating a dynamic landscape shaped by shifting economic policies, technological innovation, and evolving geopolitical trends...
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InsightDecember 25, 2024
Weekly market report: December 25, 2024
During the week of December 16–22, 2024, U.S. equity markets experienced volatility driven by economic data and Federal Reserve policy actions. The GDP growth rate...
InsightDecember 18, 2024
Weekly market report: December 18, 2024
The U.S. equity markets delivered strong gains during the week, buoyed by positive inflation data and a dovish tone from the Federal Reserve. Investor optimism pushed the S&P 500 up by ...
InsightDecember 11, 2024
Weekly market report: December 11, 2024
The U.S. market saw mixed economic signals during the week. November’s job report revealed the creation of 227,000 non-farm jobs (forecast: 202,000), but unemployment rose slightly...
InsightDecember 4, 2024
Weekly market report: December 4, 2024
Economic data showed a modest improvement in manufacturing activity, marking the first expansion in eight months. Investors are closely...
InsightNovember 26, 2024
Weekly market report: November 26, 2024
U.S. stock markets experienced a strong rally during the week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a record high of 44,296.51 on November 22, marking its 44th record close...
InsightNovember 19, 2024
Weekly market report: November 19, 2024
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks indicated a cautious approach to future rate cuts, emphasizing the economy's robustness and reducing expectations for...
InsightNovember 12, 2024
Weekly market report: November 12, 2024
After three days of growth following Donald Trump and the Republican Party's election victory, the S&P 500 neared 6000 points...
InvestmentNovember 8, 2024
Investbanq Insider: November, 2024
U.S. investors are at a critical juncture, balancing optimism for economic strength and earnings growth with concerns over market volatility and rising valuations. Following Donald Trump's historic re-election to the White House...
InsightNovember 5, 2024
Weekly market report: November 5, 2024
U.S. equities faced heightened volatility as a stream of economic data and upcoming political events fueled uncertainty. The S&P 500 declined by 1.37%, the NASDAQ fell by 1.50%...
InsightOctober 29, 2024
Weekly market report: October 29, 2024
The U.S. stock market showed mixed results last week, with the S&P 500 down 0.96%, the NASDAQ up 0.16%, and the Dow Jones...
InsightOctober 22, 2024
Weekly market report: October 22, 2024
While corporate earnings season began on a positive note, persistent inflationary concerns and geopolitical risks kept...
InsightOctober 16, 2024
Weekly market report: October 16, 2024
The week was marked by anticipation of key macroeconomic data and the Fed's upcoming decisions. Despite mixed economic signals and geopolitical risks...
InvestmentOctober 11, 2024
Investbanq Insider: October, 2024
The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates always has a ripple effect across financial markets. it’s crucial to understand...
InsightOctober 8, 2024
Weekly market report: October 8, 2024
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a detailed employment report for September, which turned out to be entirely inflationary...
InsightOctober 1, 2024
Weekly market report: October 1, 2024
The U.S. stock market closed on a positive note last week, buoyed by optimism about economic resilience...
InsightSeptember 24, 2024
Weekly market report: September 24, 2024
The major indexes rallied strongly following the Federal Reserve's half-point interest rate cut. Although the Fed has hinted at the possibility of another rate hike this year, markets largely...
InsightSeptember 17, 2024
Weekly market report: September 17, 2024
Investors are weighing optimism about the economy’s strength against worries that persistent inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated for longer...
InsightSeptember 11, 2024
Weekly market report: September 11, 2024
The main U.S. indices closed in negative territory last week, with the NASDAQ declining by 5.77%, the S&P 500 dropping by 4.25%...
InsightSeptember 3, 2024
Weekly market report: September 3, 2024
U.S. stocks wrapped up a turbulent week and a volatile month with gains as optimism about a potential rate cut grew following the Federal Reserve’s latest inflation report...
InsightAugust 27, 2024
Weekly market report: August 27, 2024
On Friday, both stocks and gold prices rose, while the dollar index and Treasury yields declined...
InsightAugust 20, 2024
Weekly market report: August 20, 2024
The main U.S. stock indexes posted their strongest weekly gains of 2024, with the NASDAQ rising over 5%, the S&P 500 climbing 4%, and the Dow increasing by 3%...
InsightAugust 13, 2024
Weekly market report: August 13, 2024
All three major U.S. stock indices attempted to recover last week after a sharp decline. The NASDAQ dipped by 0.18%, the S&P 500 edged down by 0.04%...
InsightAugust 6, 2024
Weekly market report: August 6, 2024
All three major US stock indices closed in the red yesterday. The NASDAQ fell by 2.3%, the S&P 500 lost 1.37%, and the Dow declined by 1.21%...
InsightJuly 30, 2024
Weekly market report: July 30, 2024
Last week was eventful with significant news and statistics. Joe Biden announced on the X platform that he is withdrawing from the presidential race...
InsightJuly 26, 2024
Weekly market report: July 24, 2024
After a week in which market leadership continued to shift to small-cap and value equities, the major indexes concluded mixed. Value equities beat growth stocks...
InsightJuly 17, 2024
Weekly market report: July 17, 2024
Stocks moved higher in the first notably broad advance since mid-April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 Index, and technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite moved to record intraday highs...
InsightJuly 10, 2024
Weekly market report: July 10, 2024
The S&P 500 Index continued to climb to record highs, although the market’s gains remained notably narrow. As measured by Russell 1000 indexes, growth shares outperformed....
InsightJuly 2, 2024
Weekly market report: July 2, 2024
Prior to the release of second-quarter earnings reports, there appeared to be a slight lull in market activity during the week when most U.S. stock indexes registered increases...
InsightJune 20, 2024
Weekly market report: June 20, 2024
The major indexes ended mostly higher for the week, with the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite touching new highs. Relatedly, enthusiasm over the potential of artificial intelligence appeared to provide a continuing tailwind...
InsightJune 6, 2024
Weekly market report: June 6, 2024
Most of the major benchmarks closed lower over the holiday-shortened week but rounded out a month of gains. In contrast to much of the month, small-caps performed better than large-caps, and value stocks held up better than growth shares...
InsightMay 29, 2024
Weekly market report: May 29, 2024
The major indexes recorded widely varying results over the week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its biggest weekly loss (-2.33%) since early April...
InsightMay 20, 2024
Weekly market report: May 20, 2024
During the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 Index, and Nasdaq Composite all reached all-time highs; the Dow, in particular, crossed the 40,000 mark for the first time...
InsightMay 14, 2024
Weekly Market Report: May 14, 2024
The S&P 500 Index saw increases for a third week in a row as it got closer to its all-time high. The other main indices saw gains as well, with growth shares...
InsightApril 30, 2024
Weekly Market Report: April 30, 2024
A run of three consecutive weeks of weekly losses for the S&P 500 Index and most other major benchmarks was broken by investors in response to the busiest week...
InsightApril 23, 2024
Weekly Market Report: April 23, 2024
Stocks recorded their third consecutive week of broad losses, as concerns over tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of U.S. interest rates remaining “higher for longer”...
InsightApril 16, 2024
Weekly Market Report: April 16, 2024
The major equity benchmarks retreated for the week amid heightened fears of conflict in the Middle East and some signs of persistent inflation...
BlogApril 3, 2024
How to invest $100?
Welcome aboard, beginner investor! Think of your initial $100 not as a mere drop in the financial ocean but as your ticket to the investment odyssey of a lifetime.
InsightApril 1, 2024
Weekly Market Report: April 1, 2024
Most of the major indexes advanced over the shortened trading week to end a quarter of strong gains. The S&P 500 Index recorded new closing and intraday highs to end the week...
InsightMarch 27, 2024
Weekly Market Report: March 27, 2024
Stocks moved higher for the week, pushing the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite to new records, as investors welcomed news that Federal Reserve policymakers were still anticipating...
BlogMarch 19, 2024
Investing in the S&P 500
Welcome aboard our financial galleon, as we chart a course through the tempestuous yet treasure-laden waters of the S&P 500.
InsightMarch 19, 2024
Weekly Market Report: March 19, 2024
Stocks were mostly lower for the week, as investors weighed upside surprises in inflation data and signs of moderating consumer spending...
InsightMarch 11, 2024
Weekly Market Report: March 11, 2024
Growing hopes that the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates sooner rather than later appeared to help bring the large-cap S&P 500 Index and S&P MidCap 400 Index ...
BlogMarch 4, 2024
Understanding Wealth Taxes and Regulations
In the realm of global finance, the sands are always shifting, and for the savvy investor or the curious expat, understanding the lay of the land...
BlogFebruary 29, 2024
Strategies for passive income
Welcome to your friendly guide on building streams of passive income! If you're on a mission for financial freedom and looking to grow your wealth without the constant hustle, you've landed in the right place. Let's dive into seven fun and effective ways to make your money work for you, with some easy-to-follow steps to get you started.
InsightFebruary 27, 2024
Weekly Market Report: Asian Economy Prospects 2024
Asian economies faced numerous challenges in 2023 – ranging from aggressive U.S. rate hikes to disappointing growth in China...
InsightFebruary 20, 2024
Weekly Market Report: Feb 20, 2024
Benchmarks mixed as small-caps and value shares outperform. Some favorable earnings surprises balanced against discouraging inflation data left the major benchmarks mixed, with the S&P 500...
InsightFebruary 13, 2024
Weekly Market Report: Airports of Thailand company
AOT reported 1QFY24 core profit of Bt4.6bn, +29% Q/Q , and ~10% below street estimate of ~Bt5.1bn. The miss largely resulted from higher-than-expected employee benefit expenses and D&A expenses...
BlogFebruary 12, 2024
Investment 101: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's dynamic financial landscape, gaining a thorough understanding of stock investments and pension funds, including mechanisms like Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF), is essential for anyone looking to thrive in the global investment arena.
BlogFebruary 2, 2024
How to Retire at 40: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's dynamic world, the idea of retiring at the age of 40 is not merely a distant dream for many; it's an attainable goal. Achieving this goal necessitates a strategic approach to financial management, marked by disciplined saving, intelligent investing...
InsightJanuary 30, 2024
Weekly Global Market Insights: Jan 30, 2024
Stocks recorded another week of gains, bringing the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index to new all-time highs and marking the 12th weekly advance ...
BlogJanuary 25, 2024
Understanding and Calculating Investment Returns
Investing is vital for building wealth, combating inflation, and preserving the purchasing power of your savings...
InsightJanuary 24, 2024
Chinese Internet Stocks and Outlook for 2024
In 2023, China Internet sector share prices were driven more by multiple de-rating than estimate revisions, given the fact that sector average stock return was -16%, on the back of an average 2024E PE multiple de-rating of 17%...
InsightJanuary 16, 2024
Global Markets Weekly Report
Stocks moved higher over the week, with large-cap growth stocks and the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index outperforming the broader market...
InsightJanuary 9, 2024
Indonesia Equity Outlook
Indonesia equity markets outperformed the broader Asia and emerging market indices for three consecutive years over 2021-23, with the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) delivering a 7.5% return last year in USD terms thanks to strong FDI flow...
InsightDecember 26, 2023
Thailand Equity Outlook
Stocks continued their weekly winning streak—the longest since 2017—as investors appeared to grow more assured that the economy would skirt a recession in the coming months. The S&P 500 Index briefly moved within 84 basis points...
InsightDecember 18, 2023
Weekly Market Report
Last week, the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) surged 2.6%. In the US, the S&P 500 Index closed 2.5% higher, recording its seventh consecutive week of gains – the longest streak for the S&P 500 since 2017...
BlogDecember 14, 2023
Investing in Mutual Funds: Types and Advantages
Investing wisely is crucial for long-term financial success, and mutual funds have emerged as a popular choice for both novice and experienced investors. If you're considering entering the world of mutual funds, understanding the different types and their advantages can be the key to making informed investment decisions...
InsightDecember 11, 2023
Perspectives of Korean Equity Market
A late rally helped the major indexes end flat to modestly higher for the week. The small-cap Russell 2000 Index outperformed the S&P 500 Index for the third time in the past four weeks, helping narrow its significant underperformance for the year-to-date period. Growth stocks built modestly on their lead over value shares, however...
InsightDecember 4, 2023
Macroeconomic Outlook of the UK
Most of the major indexes ended higher for the week, with the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite rounding out on Thursday their best monthly gains (8.9% and 10.7%, respectively) since July 2020...
BlogNovember 27, 2023
Investing in Bonds: An Overview
Investing in bonds can be a cornerstone of a well-rounded investment strategy, offering a unique set of benefits that diversify and balance a portfolio...
InsightNovember 24, 2023
Turnaround Of China’s Property Sector?
For the fourth consecutive week, the global equities market continued to rise. The index finished higher (+0.97%) amid a shortened trading session as sentiment remained positive, driven by the consensus of the Fed pausing rate hikes in the next meeting on 12-13 December...
InsightNovember 17, 2023
Gold To Shine?
The global equities markets continue to rally by surging 2.99% for the third consecutive week driven by weaker-than-expected CPI, PPI and rising jobless claims. The 10-year treasury yields briefly traded at 4.379%, the lowest since Sept, falling from...
BlogNovember 10, 2023
Understanding Investment Risk
Investing is a dynamic and powerful way to build wealth, but it comes with a fundamental principle every investor should grasp, which is risk...
InsightNovember 10, 2023
Expect Rally To Continue
The global equities markets continue to rise on the back of the Fed’s dovish pause, a better-than-expected earnings season and the intensification of the Israel-Hamas war did not materialize...
InsightNovember 3, 2023
The Return Of Semiconductor Growth
The global equities market recovered strongly following a “dovish pause” by the Feds, slower-than-expected job growth (150k vs estimates of 170k), and this earnings season brought more surprises than disappointment...
BlogOctober 31, 2023
The Role of Investing in Creating a Secure Future
In today's dynamic and ever-evolving economic landscape, the importance of investing money cannot be overstated. Investing is not just a matter of growing wealth; it's a strategic approach to securing your financial future, achieving long-term goals, and navigating the inevitable fluctuations of the economy.
InsightOctober 27, 2023
EM Bonds Are Attractive
The global equities markets fell by 1.95%, the second consecutive week of decline. The decline is attributed to downside earnings surprises (Alphabet and TSLA) and the risk of the Israel-Hamas war intensifying...
BlogOctober 24, 2023
Navigating the Path to Financial Literacy
A lack of financial knowledge in today’s economic climate can precipitate severe consequences. Firstly, it can make one susceptible to scams and fraudulent activities. Secondly...
InsightOctober 20, 2023
Bond Yields Continue Rise
Spiking rates continued to punish long-duration equities despite generally better-than-expected earnings results this season thus far. The global equities market fell sharply by 2.49% caused by the rise of a 10-year yield past the 5% level, the first time since 2007...
BlogOctober 18, 2023
Investments: Types, Forms, and Objectives
To accumulate, grow, and secure one's future – these are goals pursued by practically everyone today. But how can one do this most effectively?
InsightOctober 13, 2023
Data Suggests Another Hike
The global equities markets managed gains for the week from dovish comments from the Fed, despite losses in the latter part of the week stemming from pressures of higher oil prices and...
InsightOctober 6, 2023
10-Year Yield At A High
The global equities markets fell by 0.39%, a third week of decline, as the 10-year yield hit a 16-year high (4.8-4.9%) amid hotter-than-expected non-farm payrolls despite softer ADP employment and...
InsightSeptember 29, 2023
Oil Surge
The global equity markets continued to decline on concerns that oil prices have surged by around 30% over the past three months, increasing concern about...
InsightSeptember 22, 2023
Hawkish Pause
The Global Equities Markets fell sharply (-2.65%) after the Fed announced a hawkish pause leading to investors having to digest corporate and macro cross currents...
BlogSeptember 20, 2023
How to Start Investing
Investing is a powerful tool that can help you build wealth, achieve financial goals, and secure your future. While it may seem daunting at first...
InsightSeptember 15, 2023
Central Bank Dilemma
The Global Equity Index traded with cautious optimism ahead of the Central Bank Meetings by rebounding 0.29% this week led by...
InsightSeptember 8, 2023
Apple A Day!
The global equity markets declined by 1.31% due to surging oil prices (+1.7% for the week) and mixed economic data dampening...
InsightSeptember 1, 2023
Efforts To Save China’s Property Developers
The global equity market continues to recover from the initial sell-off/correction in the first 2 weeks of August on the back...
BlogAugust 31, 2023
How to Choose the Right Investment Company
Investing your hard-earned money can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you are a seasoned investor looking to diversify...
InsightAugust 25, 2023
Rates To Stay Higher For Longer
Markets rallied into the close on Friday after positive implications of a strong US economy, despite calls for data monitoring...
InsightAugust 18, 2023
China’s Economic Woes Is Contagious
The global equities market experienced its worst week of performance since Oct 2022 (-2.62%) as concerns over higher global interest rates...
InsightAugust 11, 2023
Weakness In Markets Continue
For the consecutive second week, the global equity market sustained a decline, propelled by a complex interplay of data signals emanating from the US producer price index (PPI)...
InsightAugust 4, 2023
A Shallow Market Correction Expected
The global equity market started off August sharply lower due to Fitch downgrading the US’s debt rating and soft economic data from China.
InsightJuly 28, 2023
All About The Data
The global equity markets were higher for the week ending 28 July led by stocks in China after Beijing promised to take steps to bolster domestic demand, and expectations of the US interest rate peaking soon.
InsightJuly 21, 2023
The US Market Continues Upward Trend
The global equity market rose by a mere 0.19% for the week ending 21 July 2023 led by MXUS rising by 0.70%.
InsightJuly 14, 2023
China Blowing Up Again
The global equity market continues to rally on the back of a softening labour market, and lower CPI for June while the Chinese market rebounded strongly on improving policy-easing expectations despite poor economic data.
InsightJuly 7, 2023
Earnings Season Concerns
The global equity market tumbled by 1.31% on cooling growth signals, concerns about the upcoming earnings season, and geopolitical tension between US and China.
InsightJuly 4, 2023
Strength In Developed Markets To Continue
The global equity market continues to rally after last week’s breather as the Fed has temporarily paused its rate hike, inflation is moderating, and US data pointing towards a better economy than expected.
InsightJune 26, 2023
Market Decline Most Since March
The global equities market fell the most in a week since March due to central banks indicating that interest rates will move higher as well as fears of inflation and recession.
InsightJune 16, 2023
All About Interest Rate
The global equities market surged by 2.73% this week on the back of the US Fed pausing its interest rate hike cycle
InsightJune 9, 2023
China and US Markets Trend Higher
The global equity market continued to rise on the back of the successful negotiations and approval to raise the US debt ceiling
InsightJune 2, 2023
Markets Recovered But Sustainable?
Global markets turned positive in the latter part of this week driven by fading expectations of a debt crisis and a stronger-than-expected US job market.
InsightMay 31, 2023
China Market Got Hit Again
In the latter part of the week, 25-26 May, global markets recouped most of their losses earlier in the week
InsightMay 24, 2023
Data Favours The US Over China
Global markets declined on the back of rising geopolitical risk, concerns over the US debt ceiling, and Chinese data coming out weaker than expected despite better-than-expected corporate results in the US and Europe.
InsightMay 16, 2023
Final Rate Hike?
A data-driven week that kept the market fretting till Friday when the non-farm payroll and unemployment were released surprised the market.
InsightMay 5, 2023
Risk on trade again
Risk appetite returned to markets aided by some weak US data that supported expectations the Fed might soon call it a day on their rate hikes.
InsightMay 2, 2023
Waiting For Clues
Global markets traded in a narrow band for the week as it waits for cues from this current reporting season as well as guidance and decision on interest rate by Fed
InsightApril 11, 2023
Unlocking value
Global markets continued to be volatile but managed gains for the week on the back of 1) banking crisis fear...
InsightMarch 10, 2023
Banking crisis?
The new liquidity measures from the Federal Reserve and the announcement that both SVB and Signature's depositors will be made whole looks to have shielded the banking industry from further contagion risk.
InsightMarch 3, 2023
Don't fret
After a month of correction when investors started to fret and de-risk, good news surfaced and drove the global markets higher.
InsightFebruary 10, 2023
Mixed week
A volatile week for global markets on concern of interest rates remaining higher for longer stemming from a stubbornly high non-farm payroll and strong job growth
InsightJanuary 27, 2023
China Growing While US Is Slowing!
Markets trended higher this week fluctuating on the back of results announcement this week and waiting for Fed announcement on interest rates
InsightJanuary 18, 2023
Has Tesla Lost Its Electrifying Performances?
The selloff came after Tesla missed market expectations for 4Q deliveries despite shipping a record number of vehicles. Share price of Tesla had already declined by 65%.
InsightJanuary 13, 2023
Recession Fear Heightens!
Market rallied this week on the back of China reopening and US inflation receding
InsightJanuary 10, 2023
Damn If I Do, Damn If I Don’t
In a relatively quiet and short week, news flow is typically very light as investors take stock of the year that was ravaged by multiple headwinds.
InsightDecember 30, 2022
Fear of recession
Fears of a recession continue to hamper the market following the Fed, ECB and BOE citing that rate will continue to trend higher to fight the stubbornly high inflation across the globe.
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