Apart from hiking interest rate, another way to bring down inflation, is to decrease money supply in the economy by adjusting bank Reserve Requirements (RR) in a season of Tightening
The Federal Reserve, they have to move fast with Quantitative Tightening & Interest Rate Hike. They cannot make this a gradual process. There will not be a ‘soft landing’. Normally they raise interest
Scammer will say your medical insurance has been used by other people recently, totaling 4-5 figures medical bill at so-and-so hospital. Ask if you're aware. That piques your curiosity, naturally. Then
EPF statements in its press release is a good perspective to help you understand the impact from global events to your investment for the past 1 year. return of investment has
recently had a new client came in for investment review, and thought you'll find these insights useful so you don't make the same blunders in the future. see this Client impression: " I
Recap: the Fixed Income (=Bond) portion is the 'stabilizer' to your portfolio. Purpose: Provides expected return slightly higher/matching inflation rate (4-6%) + acts as cushion against equity market swings Higher % allocation
Scenario (A): You invest into a fund, its price (NAV) drops 20% Scenario (B): You invest into a stock/bond, its price drops 20% Looks the same, feel the same but actually very
I've compiled FAQs on your investment portfolio in view of what's happening. See below. Q1. Was it a bad decision/timing to invest/stay invested in 2021? Last year, Aug 2021 at Jackson Hole, US
Aside from black swan events (Ukraine-Russia war, supply chain disruption), US central bank (Fed) actions pose the Biggest impact to your ongoing investment portfolio. Also, US midterm election coming soon
Strong dollars but high debt owed by the US can cause bankruptcies to spiral out of control just like Sri Lanka? Then you think that will prevent the markets from
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For detailed updates, equally compelling reasons why market could stay low and bounce back by year end, watch below you need to understand what US Federal Reserve is doingThe Fed, is
Global equity markets plunge needs no further explanation by now, but bond markets also experienced a downturn never seen since 180 years (2 lifetimes!) ago Conventionally, bonds are the safe haven
The occasional ups in the stock market not strong enough to pull it out from doldrums yet. At the same time, it actually pulled the bond markets down, albeit at
A session for Malaysian investors by Cathie Wood directly, in Mar 2022
Market showing signs of stability (23/3) - here's what you need to know, simplified in bite-sizes without omitting important facts, focusing on: Understanding Economy vs InvestmentEPF dividends issue going forward Economy Brent
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Market Roller coaster continues - here's what you need to know, simplified in bite-sizes without omitting important facts. A client asked - 'should I hedge against market volatility by investing in