On October 21, spot gold rose to a new historical high. The escalation of tensions in the Middle East and uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election have increased market demand for safe-haven assets. Several institutions predict that gold prices will continue to rise in the future, and gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, has once again become a focal point for investors.
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The much-anticipated rate cut decision has finally arrived, with the Federal Reserve announcing a 50 basis point rate cut! At this pivotal moment, investors need to have a deeper understanding of the background and impact of rate cuts.
Since March 2022, in a bid to curb inflation, the Fed has hiked rates 11 times, bringing it to the current range of 5.25%-5.50%. Now that inflation is under control, the calls for a rate cut are growin...

Election vs. interest rate cut, September market fluctuation, what are good strategies for stable and high chasing?

As Federal Reserve Chairman Powell gave the clearest signal yet of a potential rate cut last Friday, the market has fully priced in the possibility rate cut in September. The recent report by OCBC Investment Research (OIR) pointed out that the Singapore Real Estate Investment Trust(S-REIT) sector, which was once significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation, and high interest rates, stands to benefit from ...