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As September 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on a tumultuous month marked by significant market volatility and pivotal economic events that shaped trading strategies and decision-making within our dynamic community. From Nvidia's somber guidance that triggered a downturn to the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve rate cuts and the positive surge in Chinese stocks following policy stimuli, mooers ...

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...

Singapore has been getting expensive, not just for luxuries but also essentials. Most evident is the price of hawker food as well as mid-range eateries like Ya Kun and Toast Box. When a traditional kaya toast set costs more than a McDonald’s value meal, you know something is not right. In my personal opinion, some of the price adjustments are out of proportion to the purported increase in costs. Although the government has said it would monitor for errant bus...

Have u heard? They are increasing the public transport price again Considering walking or cycling to save moolah and reduce carbon footpront
1. High electric bills due to climate change causing hot weather which results in more usage of aircons Solution: Try to buy electrical appliances with at least 4✓ using climate vouchers courtesy of the government Stack it with CDC supermarket vouchers if u still haven't use it
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The world is now waiting for the Feds to officially announce rate cut. US Treasuries and Bond funds are known to offer stable rates in times of uncertainy as history shows possibility of a recession following rate cuts.
As quoted from Moomoo:
“The increasing risk of a U.S. recession has led to a widening of spreads on investment-grade bonds. However, the overall performance has remained steady, benefiting from the decline in U.S. Treasury yields and continuous fun...