September - the notoriously volatile month see the market sell-off since the 1st trading day of the month.  The CPI data released yesterday shows that inflation eases to 3-year low. Notwithstanding, the core inflation is still stubbornly above the FED's inflation goal of 2%. Hence, market is now expecting a rate cut of 25 bps instead of a larger rate cut in September.
I started to build my dividend portfolio in August 2024 with the view that a rate cut, albeit small or big, w...

Central Bank actions can significantly influence market movements. On September 18, the US Federal Reserve is expected to unveil the first of what many analysts believe will be a series of interest rate reductions.
This anticipated easing has been a key driver behind the recent strong performance in share markets, both in the US and globally. However, despite the near certainty of lower interest rates, predicting market responses remains challeng...

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There's a common belief that Federal Reserve rate cuts may boost Bitcoin's price. While this idea has merit, it's too simplistic. With rate cuts now happening, let's delve deeper:
- Why do rate cuts affect Bitcoin's price?
- Does Bitcoin always rise immediately after a rate cut?
- How much can rate cuts boost Bitcoin's price?
These questions are crucial for our investment strategy. Let's explore them in this article.
Rate cuts: Boosting liquidity and ...

Last week, the U.S. ADP report and non-farm payroll data for August were released, indicating a slowdown in the labor market.
– Private employment: 99k (Actual), 145k (Expected);
– Non farm payrolls: 142k (Actual), 165k (Expected);
– Unemployment rate: 4.2% (2024/8) , 3.7% (2023/8).
Investor concerns about a potential recession in the U.S. have intensified, leading to a collective decline in the three major U.S. stock...