101814969 : An interesting article that is 'contradicting' in terms of the contrasting  economists' outlook on the 'growing' economics vis a vis depressing oil price  due to persisted poor outcome of the same economy based on some poor data.
So, which is which? Confusing, isn't it?
This is a good example of reporting without analysing whether it is actually helping the readers or confusing them if they read with a thinking cap. In another words, it helps if the writer don't just cut and paste without adding comments on any contradiction.
Perhaps, some may blame it on the market place as it's never perfect! So, for these guys, there's opportunity to make money in the oil sector if the economists are correct but we never know as they're prone to go wrong too.
So, more confusing than ever? Think about it!
Enjoy your weekend while you ponder a little about the outlook, maybe over a cuppa tea or coffee, before we start another week. Good luck!

101814969 : VOO is my choice due to tax efficiency and XLP due to this volatile inflation and likely recession period when stable food is a necessity needs not wants.

101814969 : Neutral because in a bearish environment there's opportunity to buy up those stocks with "good" fundamentals for the next cycle. Not feeling bearish means an opportunity to review existing portfolio and rebalance it that suits the environment and my strategy that favour bonds more than equity.

101814969 : Company A : $Canon (CAJPY.US)$
Company B : $MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP (MIELF.US)$
Company C : $TOYOTA MOTOR CORP (TOYOF.US)$
Market Cap : A < B < C

101814969 : For stable income generating and potential growth, I would not go for crypto and those fads that are tempting but more speculative in nature.
If I can, I would go for money mkt and short term local or regional bonds as a stabilizing base and put money in dividend yielding SGX blue chips. The remaining money would potentially goes to fundamentally strong chips such as Apple and BABA (HKEX) for growth potential.
I would call this a fundamentally conservative approach in this time of volatility and geopolitical tensions that can affect us financially  if we're not careful with our money.
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101814969 : Company A : $KLA Corp (KLAC.US)$
Company B : $Lam Research (LRCX.US)$
Company C : $Applied Materials (AMAT.US)$
Market Cap : A < B < C

101814969 : Yes, very true indeed as government the world over has this basic task, it has other duties to its citizens such as safety, sovereign protection and financial well being of the people.
The government in question has unfortunately fails in many aspects of governance and indulge in Cold war mentality and other negativity. Sad
Fortunately we're on the other side of the world and the impact of any would be indirect at best. So, don't put all your eggs in one basket and look around for other unpopular but potential oasis. Good luck, folks